speak confidently/ express myself better

I’ve always been very quiet and shy, reluctant to say anything or put my opinion forward, always answering questions with just a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and avoiding conversation. But I am much, much better now than I was a year ago, and getting better. The only person I can really talk to openly and be completely comfortable with is my boyfriend. But I have two very good friends that I’m getting there with. As for people in general, I still have a long way to go. But I’m happy with where I am, and where I’m headed. I’m still shy about putting my opinions forward, and I get tongue-tied and nervous, so what I want to say doesn’t always get across. But I’m doing much better than I ever have before, and I’m continuing to make progress. Just have to keep working at it.