Tad be thankful u have your sons in your life my son hasn't spoken to me in almost a year now. It's such a Blessing to have what u have, esp your children. You have to learn to be happy with just you and then go from there. Let go of your childhood, a lot of us have been there. I was abused. Let it go!,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are free to do whatever u choose! Enjoy this time to yourself. I don't see u as shy. You were in radio. Find that guy again. Do something on the side with some of your old radio friends.
Being alone don't scare me anymore. Not having my son in my life does. We all have problems Tad.