Zayla’s story is a parallel universe to my journey through anxiety and agoraphobia
I created her as a distraction when I was finding it hard to sleep one night
Many of her experiences are based on true events that happened in my life
Some things are still happening in real life as I write them
Zayla’s perspective of the world, and her ability to cope with it, are ever evolving
But in the darkest times when it feels like there is no hope, the sun courageously rises
This is a story about healing and being brave when your moon is just a thin crescent
It’s about learning to befriend the shadows, rediscovering life despite fear
Maybe you’re learning about courage and healing too
Perhaps your moon is dark at the moment
As this story unfolds layer by layer, let it inspire you to find the stars in your own ‘night’
Courage is born from vulnerability
Life is too precious to spend it in the shadows
So let’s be brave
Let’s see where this adventure takes us…