Walkswithspiritbear, I can understand what you're saying about not wanting to go to the party. I feel like that a lot before going to a party but then once I'm there and get warmed up-it's not at all like I thought it was going to be.
Just ask people a lot of questions about themselves if you don't know what to talk about. People love talking about themselves.
Maybe you'll meet a friend.
Can you bring an instument with you that you can play? If not, can't you just join in with singing and clapping? Enjoying your husbands performance? I bet he'd really like your attention and support.
I hope this helps out some. I really understand what you're going through right now-trust me, I've been there. But you'll go and then you'll say to yourself "hmmm, that wasn't that bad at all, why did I make such a big fuss over it?
Hang in there. Hugs!!!!