Please don’t trap me with society

I can’t help but feel anxiety

It’s something deep inside of me

I walk in a room and I just want to hide

If only someone heard what’s in my mind

No one to talk to, no one to blame

It feels like I’m just not the same

I feel different I can’t explain

They don’t know me, don’t know my name

Your the only friend that ever came

But you’ve overstayed your visit, it’s time to go

I don’t want you here, I want to grow

I want someone to talk to without feeling afraid,

But you inside of me is a mess you’ve made,

It feels like I’m hiding in a dark cave,

I need you to go, I need to be saved.

I walk in the room and the voices are silent

I don’t hear you no more, it’s very quiet

I walk to a stranger and tell them my name

Tell them “I’m SO” and I’m happy I came

We sit and enjoy the day with no fear

Tell stories and memories that we all share

I come home and return from society

There’s a smile on my face,

Realizing I feel no anxiety

I open my journal to talk about what’s inside of me

I start the page with “dear social anxiety”

S.O