It's taken me a long time to learn to be more comfortable with physical contact, but I'm still terrible at it. And people are so touchy here, aren't they.
It's terrible. This bingo card has twenty-five squares and eight of them don't involve touching. People are always trying to touch my hands without warning—
...and they always mean well, so it's hard to draw boundaries without making it seem like some kind of personal slight.
No, I know exactly what you mean. When they're trying to comfort you or show affection, it can be hard to tell them that they're actually making things worse. It's an awkward situation!
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It's taken me a long time to learn to be more comfortable with physical contact, but I'm still terrible at it. And people are so touchy here, aren't they.
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...and they always mean well, so it's hard to draw boundaries without making it seem like some kind of personal slight.
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I'm just—trying to take it at my own pace. BAD END's been pretty understanding, at least.