Yes! You can do this! Think about your fear... what's the worst that could happen? It's not going to hurt you, it's not going to kill you, it could have a lot of GOOD positive things come out of it. Take baby steps, get your resume together, then just start sending it out. Then you could get interviews which can be nerve wracking but think of it as a new experience and a new part of your journey. It will make you stronger just accomplishing that alone. Meeting new people and getting new opportunities. Change is always scary but you just have to remind yourself that it will be ok, you'll learn from every new experience and none of them are going to kill you or put you in jail this is sort of what I tell myself when i'm afraid of something. I was afraid to go to divorce group, almost didn't go then said to myself, what are you afraid of? those people are in your same position, they're not going to bite or laugh at you, just do it! So I did and I'm stronger for it. Be proud of yourself for taking the classes. You are already becoming an independent woman and it's a good feeling we're all here to cheer you on!
Me - 42 exH - 56 Married 10.5 years Together 17 bomb dropped 1/6/14 signed papers 2/4/14 H moved out 2/22/14 D final 4/4/14 Dropped the rope 5/17/14 2 cats, 2 dogs
this is sort of what I tell myself when i'm afraid of something. I was afraid to go to divorce group, almost didn't go then said to myself, what are you afraid of? those people are in your same position, they're not going to bite or laugh at you, just do it! So I did and I'm stronger for it. Be proud of yourself for taking the classes. You are already becoming an independent woman and it's a good feeling 
we're all here to cheer you on!