
A fear of dogs put my freedom at risk
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From Goldfish to Fear: The Roots of a Dog Phobia
This chapter explores a childhood memory centered around caring for goldfish as pets and the absence of traditional pets like dogs in the speaker's household due to cultural stigma. An incident during a family holiday reveals the origins of a deep-seated fear of dogs, highlighting the speaker's struggle with phobia and avoidance in public spaces.
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