Now I see, said the blind girl...

I had gotten some useful feedback already, so there was no need to feed the lions this round. 😉

I'm just seeing how much I unnecessarily beat myself up for things. This particular instance was speaking to a defensive response I had to some stranger who approached me while I was walking my dog and asked me what my name was. I was guarded and protective of myself, and then within an instant felt bad about it...
He was polite, it just caught me off guard and so my guard engaged.
why

I've pet many purring kitties only to be met with claws.
I know you have claws, Whatu.
O.-