The fact is I am not used to people touching me. I do not have a bad past of having unwanted touches. I’ve just never had that environment where I was hugged or had simple touches.

Now, when people try getting near me, I can’t help but flinch or dodge their approach. It makes me feel bad, but I just can’t help myself.

A while back, my co-worker tried to point out my earrings, saying that she wants something like mine, and I basically flinched at her movement to my ear… I felt so bad, it was as if I didn’t want her to touch me, but it wasn’t like that. I’m just not used to people getting near me…