Marilyn - May I suggest what my daughter did after long Covid and PTSD from her ER days during Covid?
We call it "baby steps." In one of her volunteer groups, first she attended a few meetings via Zoom, then she attended one small group meeting of people there she already knew. She tried the "general assembly last month, but had to leave after just 5 minutes. This weekend, she was able to come to a presentation with 4 others and participate from the fringes - but it wore her out & she needed to go home to her furry pets after. This month she & I will go together, and I will be her emotional support person it will be outdoors, where she does better.

When my Mom's lifelong friend, with great social anxiety, moved to her senior living place, it took weeks... First we got her to come to lunch when her son & I would be there, and just the 4 of us could share a table. Then I coaxed her to come with me and join my Mom and one lady she knew slightly. Finally, she was able to join a table of 4 (including my Mom) on her good days. We also got her to come to movies and entertainment - where she could sit in back & leave if she felt too anxious.

Baby steps - are there any gatherings where you can just show up on the periphery and not necessarily need to interact?
Sue