Fear of Water: The author reflects on a lifelong fear of water, recalling childhood experiences of anxiety surrounding swimming.
Embarrassment in Learning: Sharing feelings of embarrassment when enrolling in adult swimming lessons, highlighting societal assumptions about swimming skills.
Gradual Progress: Initial lessons focused on comfort in the water, moving from using flotation devices to practicing “blowing bubbles”.
Transformative Experience: As lessons progressed, the author began to enjoy the water, experiencing a newfound exhilaration from overcoming fears.
Hope for the Future: The author expresses a wish to pass on the lessons learned to their child, aiming to break the cycle of fear.