"You're Not Alone."

Tonight I called one of my favorite people in the entire world. She is just so beautiful inside and out and treats me like her own daughter. She's always there for me in my shining moments or when i need a shoulder to cry on. That's why i knew that calling her about my panic attack would be the best start to finding the help i need. She has dealt with anxiety for a while, so when i came to her with what i had been dealing for the past month she knew exactly what to say. She told me that I was not alone and that so many people have anxiety problems. Teenagers in particular have enormous amounts of pressure put on them to excel at everything and that one little mistake could cost you your future.
 I have been so scared to tell my parents about my anxiety attack because i don't want to disappoint them. I didn't want to admit that i needed help. I wanted to prove to them that i could handle all the stress and pressure put on me and that I, myself could land a job. All I want is to show them that all the time and money that they have invested into my dancing was going to pay off and that i could make it on my own.
 I am very independent. Living on my own and creating a future based purely on my choices is something i had been dreaming of for years now but after being on my own i've realized, I do still need help from my parents. Thankfully, my family friend is going to explain to my parents what is going on and hopefully I can find someone to talk to where i am living currently and calm my anxiety so i can get back to being myself again.