297. Phobia: Research some common phobias, choose one, and write about it.
Before Saipan, I was afraid of the water because I almost drowned when I was 15, of small spaces because as a child my brother locked me in the closet, and of the dark because of my persistent nightmares. Thankfully, experiences on the island pushed my boundaries to the point that all those fears dissolved. I wanted to scuba with my friends and wanted to be included in any adventure so I powered through the fear. Cave diving encapsulated all my fears and I realized I had to stay calm and deal with the elements or I would literally die. It was immersive therapy at its best.
