I too used to have terrible social anxiety. I ended up getting a part time job selling beauty products and that forced me to talk to strangers very quickly. I still have times when I feel a little awkward, but the whole "fake it til you feel it" works for me. Once I make a connection with one person, all my anxiety disappears and I'm fine.
Just keep making phone calls to her and whomever else you can. It will get easier!
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