The fear of heights is common for many people. Some are afraid of extreme heights such as skyscrapers, while others are afraid of simple heights such as ladders and multi-level parking garages.

The letter from "Vince in Vallejo," the construction worker who is suddenly afraid of heights, reminded me of a similar experience I had at about his age. I, too, suddenly found myself afraid of ...

Content Warning: The following content may be triggering for those with a fear of heights. It includes dark humor and references to sensitive topics such as suicide, death, and more. Reader discretion ...