Intrusion

“I’m touchy-feely, me.” When I challenge people on unwanted touch, their defensiveness is understandable. People want a hug or a connection. I understand that, and I see their hope. People apologise, are taken aback, or jump to the conclusion that something bad has happened to me in the past, and I have a problem. The problem wasn’t then, it’s now. I don’t want to be enfolded in unwanted arms, I don’t want people rubbing my back in a duck-assed hug, I don't want intrusion, or touch by stealth. Just ask.