Give Me Space but Don't Go Far: My Unlikely Friendship with Anxiety

Give Me Space but Don’t Go Far is a beautifully written and deeply relatable memoir. I couldn't put it down—it's the perfect page-turner for moments like a beach day, a two-hour flight, or even a cozy book club night. The way the author navigates anxiety feels so authentic, and I found myself feeling understood as I turned each page.The memoir is not just an exploration of the complexities of growing up, but a celebration of the messy, emotional, and funny journey of girlhood. The comics sprinkled throughout are both hilarious and touching, adding a lightness that balances the more introspective moments. Reading it felt like having one of those long, meaningful phone calls with your best friend.I needed this book when I was 15 and the world seemed so confusing, but I’m so grateful to have found it now at the ripe age of 31. It’s a must-read for the the special gal pals in your life, whether it’s your teenage daughter, your lifelong friend, or even your grandmother. Trust me—BUY IT!

This book is like a hug to the heart. Haley expresses feelings in an extremely relatable way through her art and I loved every page of this book!

Haley’s ability to sit with anxiety—her own or someone else’s—with unflinching openness, curiosity, humor, and heart is such a gift, and the world is so lucky to have the opportunity to experience that firsthand not just by following her at @haleydrewthis but in this funny, raw, poignant, relatable, beautifully illustrated memoir.

Thank you Haley Weaver for sharing your heartfelt story of your journey to self awareness and acceptance.I found this book so relatable whether you need help managing anxiety or want a better understanding of it. Your completely original approach to explaining the complexities involved with honesty, creative art and humor makes this book a wonderful read for all! An enthusiastic 5 stars!

What an enjoyable read! I read it in one sitting - couldn’t put it down. Haley’s honest writing and insights about anxiety made me feel better about the cringey times in my past. It was like a therapy session. I wish I could have read this book when I was younger. Great book! Highly recommend!