Update

I skipped church yesterday but it was more about social anxiety than any issues with the church. They've been very warm and welcoming, and I have already become involved in a smaller group within the church. My husband was understanding but I promised him I would go next Sunday and I want to keep my promise so I'm writing it here. The start of isolation was small moves like this and I can't let that happen.
 
I had a nice conversation in e-mails with my oldest child and that was really cool. Means so much to me. I shared a poem I wrote for my kids with them and the youngest was really moved by it and told me so. I'm glad I could give back. They've been so great.