We all have turning points in our lives-important changes that affect and shape our perspective and entire being. I believe those turning points can either build us up or break us apart. I had mine at the age of eleven, a life-changing experience that turned me into a different person-pessimistic, timid individual, full of hatred toward the world. I thought my life would remain that way, with no hope and no way out. But I was mistaken. Gradually, light began to seep into my dark and bleak world, and the walls that surrounded me started to crumble. Even now, I still can't believe it. I did it. I am Suzy, and this is my story of battling my worst enemy-my anxiety, depression, and myself.