Quote Originally Posted by kziggy View Post
yes well I have to say that we did have someone abducted. I live in a area where a little girl went missing I was about the same age as that girl she has been missing since its been a long time that she has been missing. I however think I will get over it once I get on the road and get riding. I just have to wait until it gets warmer out and I can get riding. I know its silly that a 28 almost 29 year old is afraid of being taken. My husband has said the same thing you will get over it once you get out there.
It isn't silly, you lived through an event where you saw a girl your own age abducted and that leaves a mark. As you ride more and more on your own that fear will finally take a hike. I was a little concerned myself about riding solo, my mind came up with all manner of bad things that could happen, and none of them did

I highly recommend your purchasing a RoadID or something similar so that in case something does happen an emergency responder can gain access to your health/contact information.

Another thing that might help with the fear is to come up with some little saying to yourself to drive that fear away when it comes. It is easy for someone to say that you will get over it, and you will, but it is still a process. Some of us have a little saying to get us up steep hills, this same approach might help in your situation.

Welcome to TE and to riding!