Staying home alone was always a fear of mine.  I didn’t like to feel like if I needed something no one would be there to help me. I also had a fear that something would happen in the house  and I wouldn’t be able to call anyone for help.  I never like being myself in general so staying home alone was scary to me.  I always have someone with me whether it is my parents, siblings,family,   friends or  shadows. As I got older I learned that I am more capable then I think I am and I have figured out that I am able to call/ text someone if I need anything and most of the time it’s nothing so  major and I  will be okay.  At the beginning I started to stay home by myself for a few minutes, then the next time I stayed home for longer and I got used to it. It is definitely not my favorite thing to do now because I feel so good that I am able to do it.  I usually will call one of my friends when I’m home alone so the time passes. Or I will watch a movie and by the time someone is home the movie is almost finished.  It was a big accomplishment the first time because I had a fear of it but for the most part I overcame that fear.