dear Anita,

I also wanted to mention how people like (us) (assuming you may be similar) are hyper-aware of our surroundings. Often extremely conscientious, not wanting to offend others – very aware of how another is perceiving us.  i notice this is quite uncommon in the world, and it is truly no benefit for myself/us either.

I notice how  we navigate the world with so much fear, so much concern – of course we are hardened, how could we not be…

even writing this – makes me feel hard, annoyed for us – yes for us