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When I was a little girl, I loved to play Hide and Seek. I lived in a neighborhood where there were lots of kids to play with and that game was one of our favorites. I challenged myself to find the best hiding places so no one could find me. We lived across the street from a high school football stadium and it proved to be the best place to play that game. It was supposed to be off limits for me to go there because my parents couldn’t keep an eye on me. Of course, I had to hide there because there was an element of danger in doing so. I remember hearing my Mom calling for me to come home, but I would stay and hide because the game wasn’t over yet. Continue reading “Hide and Seek” →

I began my journey 15 years ago after my 40th birthday. I wasn’t handling turning 40 very well. I felt like I was having a nervous breakdown. I mean shaking in my shoes kinda nervous breakdown! That’s when the panic attacks began. I had no idea what was going on. The attacks weren’t bad at first. They would come and go. But then, I had one for 3 straight days and I couldn’t function. I couldn’t leave the house. I couldn’t drive. I was paralyzed with fear. I prayed and prayed all the time. I cried out to God. “What is happening to me? I am so scared! I don’t understand what is going on inside of me. Help me!” So, I went to the doctor and she told me I was experiencing panic attacks. She gave me medication to take to help with the symptoms and sent me home. Continue reading “Let the Journey Begin” →