Cheyenne, this poem is perfection! I am also scared of spiders, though I don’t realize the fear is there until I see one. When I was pregnant with my twins, I had a nightmare in which I was surrounded by spiders weaving their webs. I woke up, heart pounding, to feel sticky webs all over my face and neck. That was the point at which I started to wear my hair in a ponytail at night! Thank you for sharing your fear!

Ashley, you’ve experienced things that no one should and dealt with people who didn’t deserve your presence in their lives. I hate that you’ve been followed by shadow people throughout your life, but I am glad that you’ve found an outlet in your writing. As you continue to find your truth, I wish you all the happiness. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Melissa, you are such an inspiration. Your letter brought tears to my eyes and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. While I am unable to relate to what you are experiencing, I am certain that you have impacted those around you in big ways. I think it is beautiful that you are using the time you have to bring light to the lives of others. That is something that they will never forget.

Taylor, this is a very powerful letter! I love that you do not wish fear well, and I don’t blame you after what you’ve experienced. Not receiving the love and protection you deserve as a child definitely leaves a mark, but I am glad that you are refusing to let your fears control you. In 2025, I hope you are able to realize your dreams and find happiness. Thank you for sharing!

Megan, congratulations on your graduation! I’m sorry that your day was less than ideal, but I hope you realize that you deserved the recognition. Being alone is hard for everyone, but it is even harder on occasions that would typically result in celebrations. I hope that you find the happiness you deserve! Thank you for sharing your story.

Sarah, your writing does a great job of explaining the complex feelings associated with fear. Sometimes fear is welcome and helps keep us from making mistakes, but other times fear holds us back. Even when we are paralyzed, fear helps us learn about ourselves. I hope that you are able to integrate fear into your life without letting it consume you. Thank you for sharing!

Yesenia, when you are afraid of something that everyone else seems to do easily, it can really take a toll on your confidence. You are right that you deserve a nice car and you deserve the freedom to come and go as you please. I hope that you are able to conquer your fear of driving and reach your goal this year! Thank you for sharing your experience.

Mickel, your fears are common, but that doesn’t make them any less powerful. When we are afraid of being alone, we question ourselves and wonder if we are good enough. I am glad that you are learning to love yourself and that you are finding comfort in your own company. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Chris, you are right that fear is not a rational or sensible friend. In fact, I’d even call it toxic. Like some friends only come around when they need something, fear only comes around when it wants to take our peace. You are right that there is a place for it, but as you said, it needs to stay in its own lane. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Stephanie, I feel the exact same way about my children. The thought of something bad happening to them and me not being able to stop it keeps me up at night. No matter how wonderful of a parent we are, we cannot protect our children from everything. Like you, I will strive to enjoy all the precious moments and remind them of their worth daily. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Daniel, I love the way you wrote this piece with as much attitude as fear tries to give us each time it rears its ugly head. You are so strong for standing up to fear and daring it to try you again. I am inspired by your determination and refusal to bend to what it wants. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Feeling as if we are not good enough is the kind of fear that, though we know it isn’t rational, has the potential to keep us up at night. We constantly critique ourselves and question our worth, but this is simply because we are afraid. It is wonderful that you are stepping into the life that you deserve. I hope that you find peace and joy there! Thank you for sharing!

Fear of abandonment is such a common fear for humans as it is engrained in us to form relationships and find our tribes. Even as someone who had a loving and stable childhood, I still fear being alone. I’m sure that experiencing true abandonment when you were a helpless child makes it even harder to deal with. I am glad that you have decided to no longer let this fear control your life. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Jenna, I am so inspired by they way you’ve decided to block fear out of your life. You found your way back to yourself, and this says so much about your strength of character. You are right that you are born to soar, and I hope that you do just that. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Kimberly, I can relate to fearing where your mind might lead you. If we let them, our minds can be consumed by anxiety so fierce that we feel like we will never escape. The fact that you have not let your mind destroy you despite its best efforts speaks volumes about your strength. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Michael, your fear of death is probably the most prevalent fear for human beings. We are intelligent enough to realize it is coming and can easily lose ourselves in the intrusive thoughts that come along with that. It is absolutely terrifying to know that you or the people you love could die at any time, but that is why we should focus on enjoying all the time we have with them. As you said, we have absolutely no control over it. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Liz, I love this letter so much! I have always been afraid of being alone as well. While I am still dealing with the repercussions of this fear, I am proud of you for moving past it. I think it is wonderful that you are learning that your own company is more than enough, and I hope that I can feel the same eventually! Thank you for inspiring me today!

Tierney, your description and imagery in this piece are so powerful. The entire time I was reading, I could picture the descent into fear that you describe. Sometimes, the thought of being swallowed whole and cocooned sounds appealing, especially when life gets too hard. I hope that you do not let your fear consume you. Thank you for sharing your experience.

You make some very interesting points in this letter to your fear. What happened on July 31st, 2021 to make you feel the unease of being watched? I haven’t spent much time thinking about the lack of privacy we have in this age of technology, but I agree that we are probably being monitored more than we think we are. I hope that this fear does not consume you! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Alejandra, your letter to fear is beautiful. You acknowledge fear’s role in your life thus far and the impact it has on you. Though it makes its presence known in times of uncertainty, you are choosing to face it head-on and not let its power control you. My favorite line is “When you show up, I take a deep breath and remind myself of the countless times I’ve succeeded despite the self-doubt you tried to plant.” I hope you can reach your dreams without fear’s influence. Thank you for sharing your experience!