Hello, My name is Lucye and I Have Stranger Anxiety

Hello, My name is Lucye and I have stranger anxiety. There I said it. Last night when Dawn came over, I had a classic case. Sitting at the table having dinner, I was fine when she stood in the doorway and admired me. And I was even amazed and fascinated that another person was in the house and watched her with awe and wonder. But when she got closer, I started bawling.

My mommy and daddy have talked to the doctor and done a lot of reading on this. The doctor says it is perfectly normal and a very good thing in many respects (although it terribly upsets friends and family members who want nothing more than to be close). It means I am very sensitive (with these parents....go figure). It is also an excellent means of protection, because if someone tries to take me (a stranger at the mall) I will not go quietly!!!! Pick another kid. It is very unkind, if I start to cry, to force the attention on me. It will not make me quiet down; it will only upset me further. I need to get to know you and trust you first. This takes a while unfortunately, and it will not happen overnight. So please keep your distance until I am more comfortable. Please, please, try to understand this is not personal. If mommy or daddy wisks me away from you, try not to get your feelings hurt. They are only trying to relieve me of the stress. It's not personal. I will get over this phase at some point and embrace anyone my parents trust. Be patient with me....I love you all (really, I do)!!!!

P.S. Oddly enough, I seem to be perfectly fine with all dogs and all kids.