Meet Annie
A playful, compassionate way to understand anxiety as part of being human.
I notice. I remember. I wonder what might happen next.
And when something gets my attention, I let you know.
“I’m just trying to keep you safe.”
Annie takes her job seriously.
I’m always trying to help you be prepared.
Sometimes I use what is happening right now.
Sometimes I pull out an old map.
Sometimes I make a prediction.
Sometimes I sound the alarm before all the information is in.
Annie doesn’t know everything.
I can notice something without knowing what it means. 👀
I can remember something without knowing whether it still applies. ☝️
I can warn you without knowing whether there is actually danger. ‼️
Annie gets a vote. 💜
You drive the car. 🚗
You may already know Annie.
Maybe she shows up at 2 A.M.
Maybe she asks “What if?” before breakfast.
Maybe she interrupts a perfectly ordinary afternoon because something suddenly seems worth mentioning.
Maybe she brings up an old situation just in case it matters now.
Annie has a lot of ways to get your attention.
Welcome to Annie’s World
Annie has quite a world.
Some parts are already open. Others are still getting settled.
But if you would like to spend a little more time getting to know Annie, here are a few places you may want to start.
Annie’s Stories
Short reflections and visual stories about how Annie notices, speaks, remembers, and reacts.
Annie’s Café
A quieter corner for small observations, thoughtful moments, and a different way of sitting with Annie.
Get to Know Your Annie
Gentle resources to help you notice how your own Annie shows up and what she may be trying to say.
Correspondence with Annie
A space for prompts, letters, and reflection—because sometimes Annie has a lot to say.
Why I created Annie
Most people know what anxiety feels like.
Far fewer have had the chance to understand what it may be trying to accomplish.
I created Annie as a playful, compassionate way to help make anxiety more understandable—without turning it into the enemy.
Annie does not make the decisions.
She brings information.
She gets a vote.
You drive the car.
Understanding expands choice.
For women in Florida who would like additional support understanding and responding to anxiety, learn more about Anxiety Therapy at Align Counseling.