I have always had trouble with people invading my “space “

As for getting such awful vibes off people ? As a rape and csa survivor I ALWAYS listen to my gut, when I sense something off. it’s usually fight or flight mode, usually I physically get away as fast as possible.

But a few years ago while standing in line at a gas station someone came up behind me and immediately I sensed evil, a nano second later he grabbed me by my hips, I jerked away from him and went on attack shoving him and daring him to touch me again , literally shoving him over and over , his coworker kept yelling at him to stop as he was again trying to get a hold of me. Middle of the day with a bunch of people in the store ! His coworker finally got him to stop , meanwhile I’m begging for a fight. He had evil intentions of some sorts.

I actually saw my T about 10 mins later for our regular session... he said I had a normal reaction, he said he was glad I wasn’t physically hurt , but mentally a bit ptsd for a few months. it was a struggle to move past.

Always listen to your gut. Always.