"The only thing to fear is fear itself."

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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I was a happy 10 year old girl. I had lots of friends, loved going to school, dancing, and playing soccer. But lately I've been feeling afraid that something bad was going to happen.

I'd always get nervous before my Saturday morning soccer games. I was pretty good and it was fun. But I wanted to score every game. I had to be the best player on the field and I didn't want to lose.

I always wanted have the right answer or say something smart. My hand was up every time the teacher asked a question. If I didn't get all A's I would be very disappointed in myself.

I had a long busy day and yet I wasn't tired. I was wide awake. Why can't I sleep? My heart was going boom, boom, boom. I tossed and turned kicking my blankets to the floor. I was kind of afraid to look under my bed for the blanket.

"C'mon Dee" I told myself, "You're a big girl now. There are no monsters under your bed." I felt around for my blanket on the floor. Got it! "See, nothing to worry about. There was nothing there except for a few toys and a green monster. A GREEN MONSTER???????

"Good evening. My name is Phineas Fergal. Don't be afraid." Snort! "I'm not! Ha, ha, ha!" "What's so funny?" "My friend Remy has a budgie named Phineas and he poops all over the house." "Um, okay. Anyways.....hey, are you okay?"

Suddenly I couldn't breathe. I felt dizzy, like the room was spinning. I was all sweaty and my heart was racing. This was really scary. "Mom! Dad! I can't breathe!" And just as quickly as that feeling came it went away. I ended up spending the rest of the night in my parents' bed.

The next morning I was exhausted. I didn't sleep a wink. And what was with that green monster named Phineas? Was he real? Was he a dream or a nightmare? I thought you had to be asleep to have dreams or nightmares. Just so sleepy..........

"As I got ready for bed, Phineas reappeared. He wanted to talk about what was bothering me. I don't know why. I was fine. "Not tonight Phineas. I have school and ballet class tomorrow." He seemed a little disappointed. "Okay then. Have a good sleep. I'm off to play cards with The Boogeyman and The Tooth Fairy. "

During the next couple of weeks I would have these little "attacks" where I felt like I was drowning. They were short but they made me so tired. My dance recital was coming up soon and I had rehearsals every night. Every time I made a mistake I would get so angry at myself. "C'mon Dee! You can do better!"

I used to be so confident. People always said that I was mature for my age. But now I doubted myself. I was afraid to do anything because I thought I'd make a mistake. Phineas tried to give me some tips but I just wouldn't listen. I didn't want to listen.

"Dee's really a good kid." "Do you have an 8?" asked The Boogeyman. "Go Fish! She's just too hard on herself. She wants to be the best at everything. She's afraid to make mistakes. I wish I knew who put these ridiculous ideas in her little head."

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"DON'T BE AFRAID"

Name: DON'T BE AFRAID
Author: Dan Mazur

Dan Mazur

Dee has been feeling very nervous lately. She's a good student and has a busy life but there's something wrong. She just doesn't know what it is. An unlikely friend comes into her life to guide her through this difficult time.

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