How a friendship grew from an agoraphobia diagnosis

NPR | By Jasmyn Morris,

Savannah Winchester

Published May 29, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT

About 10 years ago, Naomi "Nonie" Lynn was diagnosed with agoraphobia or the fear of public places. She sits down with Mandy Lashay to share how Mandy's visits turned into a friendship.

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