Re: how to over come her fears
You're correct that her fears are unfounded (she'll be welcomed warmly), but they are her concerns so you need to respect them and let her work through them in her own time and way. A suggestion: some "semi-vanilla" field trips. Would she be comfortable going to a club to watch only and just get the feel of the atmosphere? Just be certain you both follow the rule of watch only while you're there....Afterward, she can decide if she wants to go back. Remember, you need to go as slow as she needs.
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