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August 19, 2017. They were married in Richmond, Va., where Nancy lived, after most personal: my anxiety.
meeting at Mansfield College in 1965. They started their family in New Bruns- Quick. Easy. My anxiety disorder began to develop impossible if I don’t get my anxiety in
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YOU” for their positive example, selfless sacrifices, good friendship, and the In college, during my parents'
solid foundation they have provided to them. tumultuous divorce and after the 9/11

anxiety. I was put on medication to help

medication actually made me feel worse, so
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I weaned myself off. I then met my husband
Chesterfield County Fair appreciation day and eventually got married and started our
family. My anxiety level was pretty steady
throughout the beginning of my marriage
and even into my first pregnancy with the
As the Chesterfield County Fair Only those pre registered with the
Association celebrates the 104th volunteer team will be eligible to boy. I was happy, I was at peace, and I loved
my life. I felt like I was “cured.” When I
Chesterfield County Fair and expects volunteer this year. Individuals whose was 7 months pregnant, a family that I knew
record crowds this year, they are pre registration is accepted will be th well and held dear were brutally murdered.
looking for a few good men and contacted by e-mail or phone with the FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 It was horrendous, and my anxiety reared
women with a warm, friendly attitude dates and times of orientation. 11:30AM - 2PM its ugly head and spiraled out of control. I
who enjoy meeting new people and If you would like more became over anxious about everything, and
giving back to the community. information about this topic, please CHESTER BRANCH after the birth of the boy, it tripled. Being a
The fair is in need of courtesy e-mail your contact information to the
cart drivers and assistance with volunteer coordinators to marinesgt@ 4600 W Hundred Road Chester, VA 23831 748-8167 mother was the greatest joy of my life, but it
was tarnished by the constant fear I had that
grounds among other areas hotmail.com or tgcrdh@gmail.com, hot dogs • chips • drinks • giveaways something awful was just around each and Living with Alzheimer’s: Late Stage Seminar
of need. Interested parties with your name, contact information, every corner. presented by the Alzheimer’s Association
must register by e-mail for the dates available to work, and volunteer Over the years, I have sought out
volunteer team with their contact areas of interest. You may also call In support of the Chesterfield Animal Shelter, help here and there when things got really Wednesday, August 16 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
th
information and participate in the volunteer team at the information we ask that you bring an item listed below. bad. I experienced some trauma as a child
an orientation prior to the fair booth, 768-1555, or call 751- Items Needed: that has followed me into motherhood. I
in order to be a 2017 volunteer. 0771. Only those pre-registered don’t EVER want what happened in my
After working four consecutive and contacted by the volunteer team Heating Pads Dog/Cat Toys childhood to happen to my own children. Sunflower Gardens cutting-edge Alzheimer’s Specialty Center
hours, volunteers will be entitled on whether they are needed in that Baby Food- Chicken Flavor Hand Sanitizer I’m hyper about the smallest things, is designed with neighborhoods around a town center – giving residents with
to a food voucher in appreciation area will be able to volunteer this Purina Kitten Food Leashes everyone is a potential danger if I don’t Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia the chance to live normal lives.
of their participation. year. The Chesterfield County Fair Towel/ Blankets Collars know you very well (and sometimes I have
Be a part of one of the longest is located at 10300 Courthouse Road Rice/Tube Socks (used to keep newborns warm) Cat Litter “Come take a walk through town with us”
Paper Towels
running community events in across from L. C. Bird High School. Can Dog/Cat Food Blue Dawn Dish Soap doubts about people I do know well), and Reservations and Deposits are now being taken
Dog/Cat Treats
it’s a horrible cycle to be in as a parent.
Chesterfield County as you run The fair runs from Aug. 25 I don’t want my children to be affected
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