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A blinding flash. I cover my ears as my teeth gnash. A wave of destruction, moving towards me. There’s nothing to do; I get washed away in the sea. My eyes open. My thoughts, unspoken. I dress to cleanse my distress. The big day is here. My turn is near. People, standing in front of the class. Giving presentations; I won’t last. My leg starts bobbing up and down at a rapid pace. I can’t do this. I’ll be a disgrace. My name is called, my fate inescapable. I march to the front of the room, my ability incapable. Breathe in. Breathe out. I have to rid myself of this doubt. I speak, my voice quiet, almost inaudible. Great, this presentation is already horrible. But time passes, and my voice is raised. People’s eyes widen, they’re clearly amazed. My voice carries weight, setting a tone. Darkness clouds the room; this place is my own. I’m done running. My feelings overflow. And without warning, I explode. Everyone is silent. My fate left unclear. But, amid the silence, comes a single cheer.
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Apr 26, 2018
Apr 26, 2018 at 8:32 PM UTC
Explode
A blinding flash. I cover my ears as my teeth gnash. A wave of destruction, moving towards me. There’s nothing to do; I get washed away in the sea. My eyes open. My thoughts, unspoken. I dress to cleanse my distress. The big day is here. My turn is near. People, standing in front of the class. Giving presentations; I won’t last. My leg starts bobbing up and down at a rapid pace. I can’t do this. I’ll be a disgrace. My name is called, my fate inescapable. I march to the front of the room, my ability incapable. Breathe in. Breathe out. I have to rid myself of this doubt. I speak, my voice quiet, almost inaudible. Great, this presentation is already horrible. But time passes, and my voice is raised. People’s eyes widen, they’re clearly amazed. My voice carries weight, setting a tone. Darkness clouds the room; this place is my own. I’m done running. My feelings overflow. And without warning, I explode. Everyone is silent. My fate left unclear. But, amid the silence, comes a single cheer.
#anxiety#presentation#speech#explosion#fear#success
SunnyKimball
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SunnyKimball
20/Non-binary/autistic
Apr 26, 2018
Apr 26, 2018 at 8:32 PM UTC
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