About the Author
Koz St. Christopher, a native of Ohio, has her B.S. and M.S. degrees in the sciences. She is published poet as well as the author of a novel and reference book, and co-writer/illustrator of a children's book series. Tori St. Christopher, a native of Ohio, has her B.A. and M.A. degrees in the social sciences. She is a published writer of greeting cards, novels, a reference book, children's books and music.
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"I purchased books, tapes and other materials about this disorder, flooded my mind with it. I showed it to others so that they could see that I was not the only one who was like this. I wanted them to know that I was not crazy or controlling but WAS agoraphobic, which created these symptoms in me. I was afraid that I would become like that lady who was totally house-bound, yet I was glad that I was not alone." "Think of the independence, the freedom you will feel from not having to rely on others. We phobic people become so reliant on others that we forget how wonderful it feels to do things on our own. It feels wonderful to be independent again." "I cannot promise that what has helped me will help you, but it is worth a try. After all, what have you got to lose except your fears?"