Why am I so afraid of people? This is a question I've asked myself many times. I can't count the times I've avoided speaking to people I've seen sitting alone out of fear of their reaction. What did I think was going to happen? I guess they could've spit on me; they could've rolled their eyes and said, "Leave me alone;" they may have even ignored me completely. What would I have done then? Upon further reflection, I realize that I would've gone right on living. Not only would I have gone on living, but the possibility of someone responding in any of those ways is rare. Chances are I've … [Read more...]