Sixfold

Annmarie Bartley (annmariebartley)

Where would I be if I didn’t take action to break out of my social anxiety? I’d still be chained and enslaved by fear and doubt, feeling tired. Depressed. Unfulfilled. And afraid to shine. Today, I am more capable of speaking to all of you about my journey, the good & the bad, building my confidence, and finally having the courage to have a social life with more confidence. With God I started to make moves while scared! Because we can do all things in Christ who strengthens us! But before that, there was a time when leaving my house or even talking on the phone felt like complete torture. Any type of social interaction brought on heightened anxiety, heart racing, thoughts out of control. I felt trapped by my anxiety. But I’m breaking free, loosening up the chains by finding ways to empower myself, through creativity, self acceptance, self development and building my relationship with God. Im embracing the woman I am and all that she is as I continue on my healing journey!