Hi Christina-

Welcome to TW, hon. You are absolutely in the right place to find help and encouragement as well as friendship, resources and acceptance, especially the friendship thing. There is a huge UK contingent, I'm sure you will find many girls who are willing to help out, whether online or in real time. As to being shy, I know it's difficult at first, but no one here will judge you or criticize you for who you are, we all know how difficult things can be for girls like us. You are home.

Hugs...Joni Marie