I hate being in a group of people I don’t know. If I can find a way to get out of such gatherings I will. My mind gets nuts with anxiety. I fear that I will be seen as abnormal—that people can see my flaws. My voice usually cracks, sweat pours off my forehead, and| The Phoenix Spirit
You know, e v e r y holiday and birthday is like a dagger in my back. Sometimes I just lie on my bed and cry my eyes out. I adopted Maria when she was two-years-old as I couldn’t have children of my own and had no husband. Her mom died of a drug overdose.| The Phoenix Spirit
"My life was going great until one day at the office this good looking guy, Sam, a computer consultant, came on our floor and I just couldn't keep my eyes off of him. Co-workers said, "Marty, he's a nerd. He's not your type. Leave him alone." Did I listen to them? No I didn't. As| The Phoenix Spirit
