I apologized to 11 people yesterday.
I know that's a confusing statement. Allow me to contextualize - While I was leaving my workplace's Holiday party, readying myself to ride my bike home, I noticed that my taillight had unexpectedly run out of battery. And as I'm sure you all have noticed - it's winter. Darkness sets in at about 4:30pm.
Over the past months, I've done the work to overcome my anxiety and ride on the road when I'm commuting to my job. But even in daylight - it's no less terrifying to have trucks that stand about 10 ft tall with extended mirrors pass you in the left lane.