I have a shame

[cleolinda]

So I had to go to the DMV to renew my driver's license today, except that it's not a driver's license, it's a driver's permit (it looks exactly the same, except there are two "exception" codes on the back. A: Corrective lenses and Y: Not a license. Oh. You know. That), because I can't drive, because I get panic attacks, because I'm a neurotic loser

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[sethrak]

I didn't get my driver's license until I was 28 and pregnant with my first Zodling. (He is about to turn 4.) Why? Combination of panic attacks which scared off all my relatives from teaching me to drive and having a pretty great public transit system in my hometown.

I still get panicky when we move to a new city and I have to learn how to drive places there all over again. Or even a little panicky when I'm in a familiar city and need to drive somewhere that's not part of my personal comfort zone. Or on major freeways. (My husband, who taught me to drive, is determined to fix the latter. I am dubious as to his success; he doesn't quite get panic attacks. We'll see.)

In short, don't feel bad.

[trialia]

eeeeeeeeeeeee you have a Cordelia icon. have I squeed at you about this before??

[sethrak]

Possibly. I seem to be getting a lot of Cordelia-squee lately when I use this icon. ^_^

[trialia]

Hee! Apparently so...

*cough* http://fan.unfaithful-mirror.net/bujold/ join? :D

[heinous_bitca]

*squees at your Cordelia icon*

[sethrak]

Hee. I've been getting that a lot lately.