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From water to flying to heights, how three writers overcame their fears

Overcoming a phobia is the ultimate new year’s resolution. Vickie Maye, Pat Fitzpatrick and Breda Graham tell how they beat their fears of water, heights and flying.

From water to flying to heights, how three writers overcame their fears

Thu, 27 Dec, 2018 - 20:00

Overcoming a phobia is the ultimate new year’s resolution. Vickie Maye, Pat Fitzpatrick and Breda Graham tell how they beat their fears of water, heights and flying.

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