Since I was a little girl everyone told me I was the most gifted child they have ever seen in sports, and when I’m of age I will be going places. Through the years of hearing people telling me this; I too started to believe the statements just as much as they did. One day a life changing event took place. I was in the dugout looking at the red softball dirt spread in the field; imagining how the game will go and how I couldn’t wait for college. Soon the game started and the bats started swinging, and I ended up on the bases. While on first and I look over at my coach, and he gives me the signal to steal second base; when telling me that I sensed a sickening feeling that came over me. I then shook off the anxiety while moving forward. Taking
