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Originally Posted by muncie2010
Don't let those experiences from 4 years ago make you quit. Experiences aren't like that, each one is different. At times, even though you may be shaking and feel very nervous, you can do much better than expected; something takes over. I have experienced this personally. Driving frees you up to be independent and opens up your life. You are doing this for you, you deserve it. And don't think that this was easy for me. I've suffered from anxiety, fears and OCD ever since I was a child. Maybe starting off with some small accomplishments you'd like to do and succeeding would gradually get you to the point to try driving again. My heart goes out to you, I know exactly how you feel, not worthy, wishing you were like "other people" who seemingly accomplish goals so easily. There is no magic words though, eventually you just have to put yourself out there and try. I feel you've accomplished a lot by having children. As a young woman, I was afraid to have children because of my immaturity and lack of confidence. Now, of course I regret that decision. Don't give up, you definitely have what it takes.
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Thanks muncie2010 that's exactly it...driving will help me be independent and open a new life which I really want and need. As bad as I want that, the fear is stronger. I was hit by a car when I was 7, it was on a highway but luckily the person had just turned off of a side road onto the highway so they weren't going highway speed...yet. I flipped on top of the car and was bruised and scraped head to toe literaly and had a slight cuncussion. Very lucky! The worst part about it that I remember very well...The person who hit me, I saw her crying screaming and scared to death, I saw blood all over me but seeing her sooo upset scared me the most, I felt sorry for her. After I left the hospital a day later I remember telling my mom that I never want to drive

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