From: Fran Benner (name is used with permission)
Dear Cynthia, I have been doing so well that I just wanted to share with you. As you well know I have suffered from panic disorder and agoraphobia for at least 19 years. Until I found you I thought I'd never be whole again but, thanks to your patient and helpful guidance I have been doing so good. I take your words and techniques with me always. I love you so much for helping me out of my prison within myself. You have helped me leave my house and venture farther every week. You were there with me when I needed surgery. When I tell people you even came into the operating room and held my hand while they put me to sleep, they can't believe it. Then my daughter got pregnant and had a very difficult pregnancy that I helped her through. With your help, I was able to practice to drive into the city to go to the bigger hospital. I practiced and practiced and made it. When I saw the city in sight I broke down and cried. It was like a light went off in my brain and I felt so relieved that I made it. Oh there was panic going on but, I take the cure with me. Do those words sound familiar? You always said I could do it without you in the car. But, you were with me all the way in my mind and heart. You have been my life saver. After that trip to the city, I felt I could take on the world. So guess what I did. I took a trip to Cape Cod 31/2 hours away. I MADE IT!!!! I had so much fun living again. I went back three more times in two weeks to help someone move. Just driving up and back same day. I told my husband I wanted to try Maine. Well, I made it and asked if we could spend the night. Now, I'm free to be me. I got in the car and drove 16 hrs. to North Carolina where I now reside. Thank you so much for being there for me. If I can do it, than anyone can. I love you my friend. Fran Benner (Thank you Fran for such a beautiful testimony! You have come so far and you did it all by yourself! I love you too!)