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This is legitimately me.
Everywhere I drive right now, whether it's the grocery store or a medical appointment or otherwise - I'm constantly anxious about cars following me for too long, or weird SUVs parked near me, or what have you.
I've taken tripley long routes to normal places just to make sure I can monitor what people or vehicles are sticking by.
I've parked at my destination and then pretended to get a call and leave and then just circle around for awhile until suspicious vehicles leave.
I'm not special and many have it far worse, but this is my life now and I'm probably like a 5% on the scale of shit others have to deal with.
Are you alright? I can't imagine it's easy to live like that.
I'm currently fine. Will probably continue to be fine (60/40? 70/30?). There are many that need our support. Appreciate you.