Excerpt from The Touch Crisis: 

“Do you want some water or anything?” Sofia asked, touching my arm as we entered the kitchen from the basement.

Oh my gosh, please don’t touch me. 

I was startled by my own internal reaction at such a small, innocuous, and normal gesture. 

What is going on with me?

As soon as I asked the question, I got my answer. I had gone from barely any touch to loads of it in less than twenty-four hours. My internal need for touch had completely reset itself, and I was full-up.

I didn’t actually think it was possible for me to get too much touch, I mused, struck and semi-amused by the conflict of being so grateful and wanting to hug Sofia and Lance for all their hospitality while at the same time wanting to shut myself in a room and hide. 

As I gulped down some water, I applauded myself inwardly for making this connection. With this awareness, I knew that I could make a clear choice on how to interact with my friends for the rest of the day. 

Yes, this is a far cry from a few years ago when I was struggling with how to negotiate physical contact with people I love, including my clients. I’m so glad my awareness has increased.”

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With love,

Dawn