“I have been told I am fearless and relentless but I never took notice of that description. The past year I have been slightly obsessed with trying to understand what fear is and how it manifests in human behaviours. I became increasingly aware of it, especially because of my work with youths as well as young adults who are debilitated by it, affecting their capacity to cope and engage with the world in alarming ways. Fear is fascinating and each of us, perhaps through biology and upbringing, reacts to it differently. Fear is something we all have. It is central to our lives and fear can be useful. It warns us when danger is lurking, it prompts us to be more aware of our surroundings. In short, it is vital for our survival. But when it becomes overwhelming, that’s when it can be a hindrance to our lives.”