I have discolored teeth - from taking serious antibiotics as a child while teeth were forming. I have always been self conscious about it..........however, I made a decision many years ago..........if people dont like me because of my teeth......its their loss ! I am also a singer, and I dont let my discolored teeth stop me from singing either !

I agree with someone else's point of view - why do you have to have friends to do things with your kids? I would think letting your kids bring along a friend, and you doing neat things with them, would mean more to your kids than always having to do things with "your circle of friends"......be the COOL Mom who takes a carload of kids to the park, and swings with them and laughs with them. be the COOL Mom who lets your kids friends hang out at your house alot, find craft projects to do with them , or board games, make it FUN to be hanging around with their MOM.

Another thought about taking the kids places - there will be other Moms there too that you could chat with, slowly, just small talk, and perhaps that would help you start feeling more comfy talking to people. Me thinks possibly you are way too hard on yourself ! From reading your posts, and replies to other people, I know I would like you if I were to meet you !