I'm sorry you are suffering. Making friends is not easy, especially for those of us that have anxiety. You might try joining a gardening group since you like to garden. I just joined one and felt a bit awkward but had a pretty good time over all. All of the ladies were nice. It only meets once a month but I figured I could pull out of my comfort zone for that. Good luck.
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