Even in the shower when water gets in her face she brushes it out of the way almost violently. Many years ago I'd laugh at this reaction till I realized how serious it was. Since then we've had numerous discussions about this. I asked her to pinpoint her specific fear she just says water makes her uncomfortable and she gets an extreme case of anxiety and panic when it covers her mouth, eyes, or nose.
Despite all of this (and a whole bunch of calm encouraging discussions) she has decided to to take a few baby steps and snorkel in the virgin islands this year when we're there.
Despite all of this (and a whole bunch of calm encouraging discussions) she has decided to to take a few baby steps and snorkel in the virgin islands this year when we're there.