Elephant on my Chest
Sixteen-year-old Izzy is excited about the all-school ski trip. She is looking forward to learning to ski, even if she will be the only one on the bunny hill. Of course, she has to first make it through a five-hour bus ride with the vilest—albeit cutest—boy in school. And survive the roommates who keep breaking her one rule: "No sleeping with your boyfriend in my bed!"
When an unexpected power outage triggers a panic attack, Izzy is forced to tell Pug her biggest secret. She's even more surprised to learn his, spending the rest of the long weekend looking at her enemy in a new light.
But their secrets are nothing compared to the one Izzy's mother has been keeping for sixteen years. When Izzy discovers the truth, she must learn to confront her panic disorder or else live with the elephant sitting on her chest.
Warning: This book describes panic attacks. If this will trigger you, this book may not be for you.
I posted this on my social media earlier today. It's an excerpt from the scene the inspired the book.
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He put a hand on my shoulder. “Pickles, look at me. We’re not going to die. But you need to calm down.”
I was hyperventilating. I spoke between gasps for air. “I . . . can’t.” I looked around. “Walls . . . closing . . . in.”
Swearing, Pug got to his feet, pacing the elevator while waving his phone. Breathing grew more difficult. I couldn’t believe I was going to die here. With Pug.
I felt lightheaded. I lay down so the room would stop spinning. In the distance, I heard Pug calling my name.