This is such a kind comment, thank you for taking the time to write this :__;! I'm very happy that you enjoyed the art and story, it really means a lot that you've been following for a while.
The centipede is a reference to something that bothered her in her life growing up and still seems to be a bit of an issue. She never liked centipedes due to it.
I'm glad you picked up on those details, I wasn't sure if they were too missable. She's not very well liked at all, for many reasons... Some just, most not.
I'm not sure if this would help, but I have a bit more information up on my website or on my spare Tumblr. I'm always open to answering what I can.