If just one person touches you without your permission, stepping back and saying clearly, "Please don't touch me" should get them to stop.
Mallory OrtbergI'm of the opinion that it is always a kind and appropriate decision to get in touch with someone who's lost a loved one to remind them that you're thinking of them and have fond memories of the deceased.
Mallory OrtbergYou don't need to hide the fact that you're in recovery, but you don't have to share your history of addiction with acquaintances at work, either.
Mallory Ortberg