I did really well just now! A man started to tell me his problems in the lobby and i interrupted him and said that while i was sorry to hear about his troubles, i am pretty stressed-out myself so i can't listen anymore. It went really well! He didn't take offense and just chatted nicely a bit more and left.

So it really wasn't that hard at all to protect myself! I'm so happy because now i don't have to be so worried about sustaining injuries socializing in the lobby! I have the means, motive, and opportunity to protect myself and i sieze the day!

YAY JANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!