The fear of water had been with me as long as I could remember, an innate anxiety rather than a learned one. I recall moments from childhood, like watching the bath fill, fearing it would flood the house. Despite swimming lessons in primary school, I refused to submerge my face and head, preferring to stay in the shallow end. This avoidance led me to mask my inability to swim, a challenge that became more pressing as I became a parent.
As a new parent, intrusive thoughts of potential dangers swirled in my mind—what if my baby stops breathing or drowns? I knew I needed to confront my fear of water, especially now that I was responsible for another life. Yet, I hesitated to go to the local pool for beginner swimming lessons as an adult, feeling embarrassed about my fear and the logistics of finding appropriate swimwear after childbirth.
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