I Caught My 17-Year-Old Daughter Sneaking Home at 4 A.M. After Prom—What Fell Out of Her Purse Broke My Heart

he’s been dealing with anxiety for years.”

My heart sank.

“His parents know?”

She nodded.

“But hardly anyone else does.”

Jacob had been terrified that his friends would find out.

Terrified that people would think he was weak.

Terrified that his perfect image would disappear.

So instead of asking for help, he tried to handle everything alone.