While this may not seem true, I find it difficult to try new things w people I don’t know. In any group setting, I put on a brave face, but I can tell you there was an inner monologue that took place, forcing myself to do or try this “thing”. It’s not fear of the activity exactly nor fear of people exactly. It’s a deep dive into personal safety and being in a fight or flight status for the majority of my life that I don’t know how to get out of. Constant vigilance. I’m joining some women veterans for an evening of a small class on archery, chit chat, snacks…. I’ll update y'all later tonight .