Hold Me Now (actually don't though)

How can I hold this for youIf I can't hold you?Like a lot of people with sensory issues, I struggle with physical contact. I don't want anyone to touch me, but I feel so left out and alone when I see others doing it. Teenage girls walking down the street arm in arm, friends casually leaning on one another, toddlers being carried by their parents.So, when a public speaking workshop turned out to be a highly physical affair, I was pushed to consider why I am so averse to being touched, being held, by others.Support the show✨Thank you for listening 🙏🏻If you enjoy the podcast and want to support my work, you can:💜 Connect with me on Insta and let me know what you think of the show💜 Become a subscriber💜 Listen to my music Get full access to Ashley Valensteïn at ashleyvalenstein.substack.com/subscribe