history: 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'm glad my parents pushed me and gave me confidence to be on the swim team When I was a kid I almost drowned so I would be nervous getting in the pool...but since my parents put me in swimming lessons I gained confidence and even joined the swim team Wow_comma_ good for you finding the courage to overcome your fear! I can understand why you were nervous after what you went through.
current: Yes it was scary.  But I'm 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
next: I completely understand. Your parents sound like great people.