STAY AWAY

This project shares my journey growing up with cynophobia—an intense fear of dogs—and the panic attacks I experienced whenever I was near one. For most of my life, I searched for ways to overcome this fear. I tried countless techniques and treatments, but nothing truly worked—until I was 35. Overcoming my fear of dogs once felt impossible. And throughout my search, I could never find books or personal stories that I could genuinely relate to. That's why I wrote this book: for those who are in the same situation, and for parents who have children struggling with this fear and don't know how to help. I want people to understand that this is more common than it seems, that they are not alone, and—most importantly—that it's possible to overcome the phobia and the panic attacks. This is a self-help book, told through the lens of my personal story. My hope is that it brings comfort, encouragement, and practical guidance to anyone going through what I went through.