Hey Dec, I'm scared of meeting new people too. But so are lots of people, more than you'd think! I'm guessing that many of the people who go to the drop in centre would be scared too. Maybe give it a try and just go once...... a bit like taking things one hour or a minute at a time on really bad days?
But you certainly do have the right to say No, that you don't want to do what she suggests. You may need to be prepared for a possible negative response from her though (could be wrong!)
(((((((((((((( Dec )))))))))))))))