Coping with meditation group: update

Last week, I'd posted about a meditation group I'm in, and the dharma share at the end, and how it's so hard for me to say anything that feels eloquent, and i feel so nervous sometimes, sharing.

I did end up emailing the facilitator about it, and she responded! She was so nice about it, and said I don't ever have to share if I don't feel comfortable, and only share if I feel moved to. She said there's nothing wrong with feeling nervous, and that I don't sound stupid at all

I went again today, and it went fine. I didn't really feel motivated to go, but I went, and I'm proud of myself for that. I even said stuff that sounded ok to me this time (though, it shouldn't be an issue if I don't sound "eloquent"). There was another girl there today, who seemed kind of nervous, and does what I do during dharma share, and I felt better. I didn't think she was stupid or weird, quite the opposite. Very cute, and charming mannerisms.

Thank you to everyone who was supportive about this issue with me!

Good for you!!! Glad you worked it out.

I'm so happy things went well. I wish I had your courage..

Thanks for letting us know how this worked out - I am glad your leader responded positively and think that you have made a huge gain in how you handled this Starry.