"What would you tell someone who is afraid to try anything because she fears losing everything all over again?"

“I was married for a very long time. Now I’m single and I don’t know how to date anymore. Talking to people I’m attracted to makes me nervous. Being naturally shy, I usually wait for other people to talk to me. How can I break out of my shell and learn to approach people confidently? I am getting older and I don’t want to be alone forever.”