BOTH of u (Paradise4in2009/herdarkness) will soon realize that u r NORMAL! It's like taking a LONG nap...and finally waking up and u wonder "where am I? who am I? Who's here? what should i do?" Coming OUT has given every single one of us a 2nd chance. Use that chance to the fullest. Take ur time though - friends do not just FALL in ur lap. Being that we were raised NOT to trust anyone...sometimes we go the complete opposite route and trust everyone - which only leads to us being taken advantage of! (trust - I know from experience). Not all JW's are friend worthy nor are all 'worldly' people either...but the more u guys grow and change as NORMAL people - the more u will learn what u can and cannot tolerate from people.

But the fact that u both verbalize it is a GOOD thing!! Shows that u recognize ur own shyness and are willing to work on it and reach out. Good job ladies!!!