i used to be nervous getting in the pool when i was a little kid because it would remind me of when i almost drowned...but swimming lessons took care of that, i am glad my parents pushed me and gave me confidence to be on the swim team
yes it was scary. but i am grateful for my parents for nipping it in the bud...sometimes that kind of fear stays with a person for the rest of their life
wow, good for you finding the courage to overcome your fear! i can understand why you were nervous after what you went through.