No, you're not a glutton for punishment for wanting to be able to shop without feeling that you are being profiled and judged. And yes, stress kills, or at the very least can shorten our lifespans. What I will say though is I only give one chance for mistreatment in any business establishment. If they choose to treat me with contempt and disrespect, I choose not to bless them with my money. It's as simple as that. Racism has been a scourge for centuries and will unfortunately continue to be until people realize that we are all created equal. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that to happen though. Nice writing as always Rebecca.