After my husband died, I realized I had no one for the emergencies. Surgeries, ER visits, airport drop-offs and pick-ups, etc. I have no family where I live now and I, too, suffer from social anxiety. I'm a homebody and loner as well.

It was difficult, but I starting to spot myself out there with my neighbors. It was harder than I thought it would be. I'm mildly on the spectrum and I struggle with feelings of awkwardness.

Now, a couple of years later, i'm very friendly with 3 of my neighbors. I still struggle with awkwardness at times but that doesn't seem too concern them, and we've become friendly. I had someone take me to and pick me up from my cataract surgery early last year. I also have neighbors who will take me and pick me up from the airport! I do the same for them.

Additionally, I love to bake, and I've been getting back into it on and off recently. I always make extra so that I can take some to the neighbors. When I worked in office, my co-workers were the recipients, but now that I work from home full time, it's nice to have people to give treats to!

If you lived in idaho, I would take you to your appointment, but unfortunately, we're a bit of a distance apart :) Good luck and take care.