Meeting my boyfriend's son went okay. I think I used to avoid situations which made me uncomfortable, people with whom I couldn't hide. However, going to Cuddle Parties, where you meet and hug people in a non sexual way, has helped me feel more confident in saying yes to invitations and then relaxing in people's company. It is like I can communicate through touch and let people reach me. Growing up with an alcoholic mom, talking and silence and body language, were her weapons from her pain. Someone stroking my hair, lets me be a happy kid just wanting to smile and hug back.