sannah that is a good idea!
hugs to all pixies & daughter too... i was a teacher's assistant once (for 7-8 year olds) for a while when i was a bit younger (though i'm only 20 now) and it was terrible. they weren't even special needs kids, haha.
glad your daughter is seeing a counselor, hopefully things will start looking up for her soon.
can relate to stress about christmas parties, am exactly in the same spot. i've decided that if you decide to go, you don't have to be anything else but yourself. even though your husband is in a high position in the company, it doesn't say anything about
you as a person or your personality.

nothing wrong with being shy - and sometimes people can sense if you're feeling awkward, and will try to approach.

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