How to Reengage After a Divorce

I'm terrible at just making small talk. Small talk is like, for me, is like is finger nails on a chalk board. But i have found ways that i can interact with people in a public setting,. Like when i go to dances, or when i call a dance, or things like that. And as part of the reemerging process following a divorce, or any other personal tragedy, important to both take time alone and then find ways to re engage.