To move forward in life, you need to face fears big and small. Fear is a natural, powerful, and primitive human emotion that involves a universal biochemical response and a strong individual emotional response. Fear alerts us to the presence of danger or the threat of harm, whether physical or psychological. Over the years, I have made friends with fear. Do we get along? Not all the time, but we learn to work together. Fear comes in many forms for me. Not many know that I