Curing Phobias: What In The Classroom

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Curing Phobias
Standing in front of the classroom, I unexpectedly experienced a change. My face began to blush, and my hands began to uncontrollably shake. My only thought was, “What in the world is happening.” As I presented my project to the class, an involuntary stutter took over my voice. After concluding the presentation and sitting back down, I felt embarrassment weigh down on me. This incident would not be my last.
Middle school is a period of three years when a person is not treated as a child or an adult. It is a moment in life when one does not know who they are and are only at the cusp of understanding. Additionally, it is a period of time to discover new friends who could possibly follow one throughout their entire life. What

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