Wow, I feel sad to think of a little girl with a fear like this who lived her childhood out so surrounded by V*. I know most of us on here were/are currently flattened by this phobia and so while some of us are feeling like we're pushing melted butter up hill with a fork, there are others who have (after fighting and working very hard) achieved at claiming back their lives. Anyway, I hope you find some solace here, welcome to the forum!