Driving Anxiety

Just a mile at a time

January 19, 20251 min read

My dad was always telling me to drive with 2 hands on the steering wheel!

I guess have anxiety does teach you a thing or two haha

Another step on the road to recovery and pushing myself to get out there again and break down those barriers.

Just a mile at a time

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