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Talk 1-on-1 with a Peer Specialist About Phobias

Phobias can shrink your world without anyone else seeing it. A 1-on-1 session with a Peer Specialist offers a private place to talk about specific fears, avoidance, and shame with someone who gets it.

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Rebirth4Love
TODAY

Ruby Sampson

Hi! I am 61 years old, survivor: chronic health challenges, PTSD, grief, and anxieties. I have lived through past traumas, mentally and physically. (This includes religion trauma). I have experienced and survived the family Narcissists that come along with Gaslighting. As the youngest of five, in a dysfunctional family setting (Better known as family dynamics) I have met the spirits of abandonment, power-control and rejection; but with separation I am free, with my own positive qualities and identity. I have grieved the deaths of one sibling in 1989, my father 2015, mother 2022, and others throughout my lifetime. I am a mother of one son (He was diagnosed with ADHD at age 3, later with PTSD). I am a grandmother of three (the oldest grandchild age 7, diagnosed with seizures). Both gifted, with talents beyond measure. I was the caregiver for my mother diagnosed with dementia from 2014-June 2022. This was the hardest challenge in my life that brought me to my knees, no more codependency, but total trust in God. (HUMILITY, PURPOSE IN MY PAIN). My mother at this time had four living children, but I stood alone, they considered me the black-sheep, but God said, I was chosen, set-apart for something greater, (prosperity). Self-care was very difficult as a carer, but I would do it all over again, if I had to. My mother was my greatest influence and mentor. I loved her dearly. My son and I are still in the healing process (childhood trauma recovery) and spiritual deliverance. A son and mother estranged for 13 years, now re-bonding. I'm not where I want to be, but I'm not where I used to be. Substance use with an eating disorder wanted to give me a way to escape this painful world in 2012, but God said you shall live and not die. So I'm here to share my lived experience, how I overcame it. I'm an expressive writer as you can see. Poetry and Spoken-Words releases the bad, good and ugly. The paper does not judge. It advocates and gives a voice to the voiceless. The pen 🖊 spills, what our lips can not speak. (Our Truth) My motto is: Knowledge Brings Clarity and Clarity Brings Power. I currently have a companion (Pet), my "Kitten" Mr. "Gabriel”. He hunts my legs and feet as I walk. I purchased interactive toys, but he still chooses me. (The love ❤ ️ bites). I am a (Faith-Based) Certified Peer Specialist (CRSS), Dementia Facilitator and a Resource Specialist for Women and children of domestic violence. I have learned that every attack doesn't deserve a carnal reaction, I have learned when to be silent and when to speak and most of all, I have learned when to walk away. I was broken in the pit for my Rebirthing to share my spiritual gift, unconditional love with many. My global "Brand" name is Rebirth4Love. I'm here to tell you that: Our past does "NOT" define our destiny!!!

14 people supported
17 1-1s
PTSD
Toxic Relationships
Trauma
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kaitlin_weigle
TODAY

Kaitlin Weigle

Broad lived experience & passionate about helping. CPSS.

15 people supported
16 1-1s
OCD
Anxiety
Trauma
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Izzy6449
TODAY

Izzy

As a daughter of a narcissistic mother and someone who has endured religious trauma, I want you to know this first: you are not alone. I was born and raised in Pakistan and have navigated my own journey through anxiety, CPTSD, depression, and dyslexia. For a long time, I carried guilt, confusion, and the quiet feeling of never being fully seen. Therapy was a meaningful and supportive part of my healing, and I’m grateful for the clarity it provided. Over time, I also began attending peer support groups, where I experienced something deeply transformative, being witnessed by others who showed up vulnerably and met me as an equal. That sense of shared humanity shifted my healing in profound ways. I originally trained and worked as a medical doctor, but I came to understand that my heart was in creating spaces centered on connection, presence, and lived experience.

31 people supported
47 1-1s
Narcissistic Abuse
CPTSD
Relgious Trauma
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JonathanListens
TODAY

Jonathan Tucker

Grounded support for real life and recovery.

25 people supported
39 1-1s
Life Transitions
Anxiety & Stress
Recovery Support
Shawnti
TODAY

Shawnti Refuge

I help you get honest with yourself and unstuck

19 people supported
36 1-1s
Anxiety
Depression
Healing
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Topic context

Understanding phobias

Living with a phobia can limit daily life and create a sense of embarrassment or helplessness. It’s not just fear — it’s a persistent, intense anxiety that can be hard to explain to others. This isolation can make managing a phobia even more challenging. In peer support groups, individuals facing similar fears can open up without judgment. The shared understanding fosters empathy and courage, while practical coping techniques and stories of progress inspire hope. Being heard and supported in this way can significantly lessen the burden of fear.

Why it helps

How a Peer Specialist helps with phobias

A Peer Specialist helps with phobias because fear can feel embarrassing or disproportionate, which makes it hard to talk about. A private session can offer relief from that judgment, normalize the experience, and surface grounding tools your specialist actually used.

In a session

What a phobias specialist session often covers

  • Specific fears, triggers, and the body-level fear response
  • Avoidance, shame, and the social cost of having a phobia
  • How fear is affecting your work, relationships, and routines
  • Grounding, pacing, and small steps your specialist used
Good fit for

Who these specialists may help

  • People living with a specific phobia who want to talk privately
  • Anyone whose life feels narrowed by avoidance
  • People wanting calm 1-on-1 support without exposure pressure
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Related topics

These topics often connect with phobias and may lead you to another specialist who fits what you are navigating.

Frequently asked questions

What does a 1-on-1 phobia Peer Specialist session help with?

Sessions help you talk about specific fears, the avoidance and shame that build around them, and grounding tools your specialist used to take steps.

Can a Peer Specialist help if my phobia feels embarrassing?

Yes. Phobias are common and often misunderstood. A private 1-on-1 lets you talk without worrying about being judged or laughed at.

Do I have to confront my fear in the session?

No. The session is paced by you. Many people start by just talking about the experience and what helps the nervous system feel less activated.
Group support

Want to join a group conversation about phobias?

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