One's Own Sweet Way

One's Own Sweet Way, by CM Riddle, opens a dialog for talking about Anxiety Disorders. Based on real-life experiences, Ms. Riddle invites the reader to witness what it is like to have an anxiety disorder or care for someone who does. Claire Byrnes is the advocate and confidant daughter Neala turns to when her world flips upside-down. Anxiety and the havoc it wreaks is complicated, but this mother and daughter stick together, teaming up to battle the disorder. The story begins when teenager, Neala Byrnes, experiences a life-altering panic attack. From there, Neala must conquer her building fears as they evolve into severe anxiety disorders threatening to take over her everyday life. Neala applies therapies such as registering her dog as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) acquiring professional care from a behavioral therapist and a tutor, specialized learning plans, and help from her vivacious classmate and friend, Nola Stinson. Neala's parents, Claire and Kane Byrnes, support their daughter to successfully achieve her driver's license and a high school diploma. One's Own Sweet Way takes the reader into an in-depth look at anxiety disorders and is told from the unique points of view of the mom and teen daughter - a must-read for someone living with or caring for a loved one with an anxiety disorder.