torrin a. greathouse reads "Hapnophobia or the Fear of Being Touched"

The transcript is a reading of a poem exploring various phobias, personal memories, and fears. It begins with a content warning about childhood sexual assault. The speaker reflects on the absence of a term for the fear of fish hooks, recalling memories with their father and grandfather. The narrative intertwines fishing experiences with deeper fears, including the fear of being touched and self-image issues. Religious symbolism is used to convey the complexity of these fears, concluding with a reflection on how these experiences shape the speaker's perception of fear and faith.

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