The kindness of strangers: I pulled over in hysterics then a passing driver saved me from the spider
Briefly

The article recounts a personal experience where the author faced a panic attack triggered by a huntsman spider appearing inside her car while driving. Her intense fear is described vividly, illustrating her overwhelming arachnophobia, which caused her to crash her car and flee in distress. The situation took a surprising turn when a compassionate woman, unperturbed by the spider, offered to help by searching the vehicle. This act of bravery and empathy profoundly impacted the author, highlighting the power of kindness in overcoming fears.
"Without missing a beat, she patted me kindly on the shoulder and chirped 'Let's have a look shall we?' ... I gaped, barely able to comprehend her bravery."
"My arachnophobia is so intense that I would have vastly preferred it if a great white shark had crashed through the window."
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