I’ve never been to a walkable city before, but I’ve always wanted to. Whenever I’m in any urban area I always feel unwelcome and uncomfortable, like as a pedestrian I’m an unwelcome guest of the cars. But after reading that there’s a nearby street in a city that has no cars allowed, I decided to give it a shot.

Normally when I’m in a area with a large amount of people I feel a constant tightness in my upper chest and can’t relax, but it wasn’t that bad today! I felt super welcomed, safe and people were really friendly. Also there were a bunch of LGBTQ flags and people walking around which really helped me calm down. 

I never thought I’d feel comfortable being around so many people. It’s a nice feeling, and it feels like I’m making progress.