Originally Posted by Lisa in Ohio

Hi all! Just a little question. I went to church today and was having a high pain level day. While I was there, I had three very sweet and caring friends pat me lovingly on the shoulder and back. Needless to say, I was really singing AMEN. How do you all deal with people touching you in public or going somewhere that there is "people congestion"? I really hate to have to give up church too, it seems like I have already given up so much, but I just can hardly stand to be touched by anyone. Any help would be appreciated, I do not want to offend people, and I know that the people at church really care about me. Thanks, Lisa