My name is Linda Morris and I am agoraphobic. When I watched this video that my son Bryan Newsom sent to me I sobbed. Oh how I could relate to this girl. For those of you that dont know what agoraphobia is...Agora = places, Phobia = fear. All of my life I have been nervous/anxious. I never fit in anywhere..school.. etc. I loved people, its just that I felt so socially inadequate. As I got older it got better then it got worse. Things or happenings that others would adjust to sent me in a downward spiral. I became fearful to leave...to be among others. After a divorce, I still traveled to an extent however, I was never the same. I became more of a recluse and found myself going only to places I felt comfortable. It took me 5 years to make it to Union City to see my mom, however even that was a long while ago (havent seen my mom in over a year). In 15 years I have not been 25 miles from my home. I have not been to Union City in more than 2 years. There are days or weeks when going across town to Walmart or actually sitting athere a restaurant is not doable. Yet on the otherhand I have had my own business for 31 years, and I am almost a doctor of forensic psychology (I will finish). I am smart, motivated, a worker, an entrepreneur and beautiful in my own way. Dont underestimate me...ever. :) The reason I am sharing this is because there are so many more like me that are afraid to acknowledge this condition. It isnt who I am, however it is part of whom I am. You cant fix a person...they are not broken. What is needed is understanding. I never remarried or even much dated after my divorce (it wasnt because I wasnt asked), but because I didnt want to explain this part of me. So...being I have laid my soul out here....take the time to understand others. All that is needed is a simple its ok. Dont mentally beat the person up...He or she does that enough to themselves. For those that can relate...find yourself...your comfort zone. I...simply...work :) Whether its selling ads, studying for school, or designing tee shirts...I immerse myself fully. You do the same....and know...you are loved
Posted on: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 23:09:11 +0000
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