We took a drive to the new house today in order to take some measurements, find out if certain furniture will fit in the living room and dining room and most importantly we wanted Sydney to pick out her room. We felt it was important for her to pick out which room would be hers and let her feel like she was in charge. She had two rooms to choose from and in front of our family she proclaimed, “Guess which room I’m choosing?” with the biggest smile on her face she pointed to the room and proudly said, “This one!”. She was so proud of herself and we praised her decision. This is a big deal in the life of a child with Social Anxiety. First of all we’re moving into totally new surroundings, we’re all a little stressed about that. Secondly, her room will be a significant distance further from ours so it’s no surprise that she snuggled herself between her big brother and our room. Perhaps once we’re in the house moving things around the novelty will wear and anxiety will set in but for today the little step of figuring out just where her life will begin in this new house is a big step and she did it!
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