Koumpounophobia

Since being a small child I’ve been a sufferer. Indeed, it was much worse when I was little. Not exactly a fear as for some wretched others. Rather revulsion that made me shiver, shake and heave. Distressing for me and a puzzle for my parents. I hated cardigans, and coats were always a challenge. It influences still what I buy, what I wear. From dress patterns to earrings there’s much to avoid. Yet, for many button phobia is nothing but hilarious.

OR/AND

Those with a criss-cross or straight line of

cotton. Big ones, small ones, round, square

and flat. Function and fashion

for scarfs, shoes, bags, hats. Art

work and cushions, brim

full boxes. All

collide in

button

hell.