Which group is more cruel/mean/hateful to others....kids ot adults? Why do you think that is?

It's obvious you have a huge heart Rosie and you do matter to many people.  I know I look forward to seeing you out there on any given day.

Yes, I think shyness can be crippling.  I had such anxiety around people at one time, that I used to feel like I was going to pass out talking to them.  

I wonder if you weren't really suffering from extreme social anxiety.  There are effective medications for that and once I stopped panicking all the time, I got more assertive.  The more I got assertive, the better my life got.  

It's never too late to get treatment Rosie.  Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their own shoes.