Yesterday, I was at work and engaged with a family for pretty much the entire evening, on and off. They were all lovely, and I felt outgoing enough - a word I never thought I'd use to describe myself - to interact with them repeatedly. (They kept calling me sweet and kind, which I don't really understand but I super appreciate.) 

The second happened today (again, at work). A guy had been called in from another county to help out. I'd never met this guy, had no idea there was even going to be a stranger, and yet, I chatted with him about games and allsorts. I even stood with him and the new manager at the end of our shift, talking and laughing. I felt included, and dare I say confident. (I still fumbled with my words a bit, but I'm not exactly expecting a miracle here.) 

I don't think this is a permanent, sudden change, but it's a start. Looks like my counselling sessions have been paying off!