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my home can be my fence because of how everything is easily obtainable everything is and keeps me from going out

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my home can be my fence because of how everything is easily obtainable everything is and keeps me from going out

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my friends are my fence because i do not typically go outside my normal friend groups and talk to people. they keep me in the same spot and block me out from talking to new people when they’re nearby since i’d rather talk to them

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my friends are my fence because i do not typically go outside my normal friend groups and talk to people. they keep me in the same spot and block me out from talking to new people when they’re nearby since i’d rather talk to them

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my own self doubt is my highest fence. it stops me from achieving anything further because it makes me afraid of failure. it leads me to compare myself to others eventually leading to self doubt. i lose motivation entirely and stop doing what i love or what i could possibly achieve

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my own self doubt is my highest fence. it stops me from achieving anything further because it makes me afraid of failure. it leads me to compare myself to others eventually leading to self doubt. i lose motivation entirely and stop doing what i love or what i could possibly achieve

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I'm trying to puzzle it out.

When was it that I began

to be so scared? Somehow or other

I'm suddenly frightened

of everything.

I'm scared of driving in strange towns,

of walking home in the dark, of being

in the underground when it's busy.

I'm frightened of flying, of taking off

Of giving wrong directions,

of getting lost.

I'm scared of bears and big dogs

Of making a fool of myself,

of being tongue-tied at parties

Or being ignored or being late.

I'm scared of getting sick

in my body or my mind

or going blind, or hurting someone

with what I say.

I'm scared for my children.

How they'll fare when I'm gone

I'm scared for my friends-

I don't want them to leave, or to die.

Most of all I'm scared of losing you.

I look at your chair and see

the outline of your head and shoulders

in the soft, well-worn cushions.

I'm scared when the chair is empty

And I don't know where you are.

-Anita Campbell, 2023

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although my fears and self doubt can be helpful to protect myself from dangerous and harmful situations, it also stops my growth and from me being more courageous and exploring new paths

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although my fears and self doubt can be helpful to protect myself from dangerous and harmful situations, it also stops my growth and from me being more courageous and exploring new paths