What we run from is the discomfort of people bumping, bruising, trampling, and otherwise wreaking havoc in our space.
Yes, that nails it for me, qkslvrgirl. It seems like I'm often trying to "shield" myself from that discomfort. I'm getting better though. I'm starting to feel more comfortable with my boundaries in less emotional situations - practice for the tough ones. I think the key, as you said, is to forge ahead through the discomfort. I like dreaming, but I want out of Oz.