Hey readers!
Okay, so I'm not afraid of water that comes out of a tap or the shower - I'm afraid of large bodies of water, like a pool, the ocean or a dam/lake. You'll never find me in the water voluntarily... Okay well maybe 1% of the time it's voluntarily, but that's only when it's super hot - and you will always find me in the shallowest part.
Reason I am so afraid of water is because I cannot swim. I have been for lessons since grade 1 until grade 11, I even had a swimming lesson the other day with my dad and I was still unsuccesful. My best stroke is doggy paddle.
And since I'm afraid of water, I'm petrified of tsunamis. Weird hey? I work right here on the durban beachfront, yet I'm petrified of water. I know that there can't be a tsunami on this beach but it still doesn't mean I don't have anxiety attacks when the surf gets big. I've had to learn the high and low rides, so I don't start panicking when the water starts to retreat.
This picture above is a picture of Damien and I enjoying the durban beachfront. We are sitting under the umbrella that is furtherest away from the shoreline. I had gone and put my feet in the water and then retreated back to my towel. One step at a time. My work family has been so supportive about my fear of water, they're helping me overcome it. One of our surf coaches is training to be an Olympic swimmer, he has offered to give me a surf lesson but I keep declining it because of my fear. I know that one day I will have to face my fears and accept it.
So yes, now you know my fears.
If you have any advice for me to overcome this fear of mine, I would appreciate it.
Thank you so much for reading.