Think about a time you were really afraid as a child. What happened?

Fear in childhood often feels immediate and all-consuming. Without adult perspective or control, even small events can take on enormous weight — a dark room, a raised voice, getting lost, a sudden noise, or realizing you were alone when you didn’t expect to be. These moments tend to linger because they were felt so fully, in the body as much as the mind.

This prompt invites you to revisit a time when fear overtook you and what you remember most clearly about it. Consider where you were, what triggered the fear, and how you responded in that moment. Reflecting on childhood fear can reveal early instincts for self-protection, courage, or seeking comfort — and how those responses may still echo in how you handle fear today.