It doesn’t matter how old I get, there is something about the people I’ve surrounded myself with that continue to put me on edge. Am I really so bad that people are scared to be alone with me? Coming to Brina’s, I’d half expected a crazy lunatic waiting to cast a spell on me. Instead, I’m met with a kind woman who actually wants to know me. 

“What?” I’m lost in thought and completely stunned by her question. Usually people yell at me or demand something from ...