A Lot Has Changed in 5 Years

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I am 23 days from returning to my hometown for the first time in more than 5 years. This trip is the main source of stress in my life right now. This is no offense to my family and friends I will see on the trip. Dread is just the feeling that takes over my life any time I have something planned that involves being around other people. I know when I’m actually in those moments I will enjoy myself but every day leading up to it is…