I too am a man who understands the dread of travels back to the place of yesteryear. I cut all ties when I removed myself from my childhood location and have never looked back. I never had any desire to return nor do I ever dwell on those times. This was a great read.
I found you through the #payitforward contest. You were featured by @f3nix
I got here late so I upvoted your 9mm Conversion Range post instead.
~ErodedThoughts
Thank you so much for the comment and support on the other post. The dread is like a dark storm cloud building in my belly until the trip is over. I did get some great seafood though...lol!