The cold, the slippery bodies brushing past me, the penetrating smell of chlorine, and the shouting of the swimming instructor. Blond hairs, used band-aids that sometimes clung to my skin. I shuddered...

First of all, I want to greet you and thank you for being here. Every time I write a piece, it’s always a surprise to see what I end up sharing with you. That’s simply because I write these pieces for...