u/I_love_slint

Hi all
Im a senior in high school and recently got hired for a summer job as a sailing instructor, which I’m mostly feeling positive about due to my extensive experience in sailboat racing, and the many, many hours that I’ve put into getting certified as a coach. The one thing that’s got me feeling nervous about it is the fact that since I’ll be a less experienced instructor, I’ll likely be working with young kids, who, from what I’ve seen in the past, are very prone to seasickness. Some of my close friends who coach have told me stories about kids throwing up in their boats, and they’re so casual and lighthearted about it, meanwhile I’m standing there listening, mortified 😭 (to reiterate, they told me this a year or two ago before they knew I had emetophobia). I‘ve been thinking about their horror stories recently and was struck with the realization that since the kids are going to be in my care, if one of them gets sick I’m going to need to be the one dealing with it, and I’m getting a little stressed about it. If anyone has tips about dealing with the anxiety I’d really appreciate it, since otherwise I’m really excited to start working :)