Pathological Caution Saved My Life

Summary

I was born with a pathological sense of caution. I am convinced that everyone around me is trying to ruin my life.

When my elementary school issued lunch cards, I refused to provide a photo. I was certain the staff would use it to take out fraudulent loans in my name. The principal had to sign a written guarantee before I would comply.

In middle school, when they installed biometric scanners, I rubbed my fingertips raw with sandpaper. I preferred climbing over the school fence every day to lea