Community: Brave moments
Each week, we gather our community’s wisdom. This week, we asked: When have you faced a fear, and what happened next?
"I’m afraid of heights. Back in 2013, I went rock climbing with my high school, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. As I was trying to go up, I panicked and had to take a couple of breath before I could even try again. I was tired and in pain but after a few minutes I was able to get to the finish line. I can say I climbed up Table Rock in North Carolina."
"Presenting in front of 100+ people. I learned that it was a fear not shared by others and so there was no fanfare when I completed presenting. I got feedback that I performed an excellent presentation, but most of the audience was not aware I was so nervous."
"Going to college in a different state was definitely scary but I have grown so much since."
"I started dancing last autumn and now I have more friends and I fell in love with my body."
"Starting therapy was the scariest thing I ever did. Feels really good to have taken that step for myself and get professional help."
"I was terrified of telling my mom about my trauma. After 8 years I broke my silence. She embraced and thanked me for finally showing her the complete version of me."
“I signed up to bungee jump even though I was terrified. I knew I would love it and sure enough, I did!”
“Opened up to my family about mental health issues. They showed me nothing but love.”
“When I started my fitness journey a year ago. Flash forward to now — I’m a powerlifter!”
“I talked at a religious group meeting and then I felt very good and free.”
“When I was in high school, I tried out for the varsity volleyball team. I got rejected by after that met my best friends. I’m 23 and we’ve been friends for 8 years now.”
“I faced the fear of trusting others, and now I feel more comfortable expressing myself.”
“I quit a job with an abusive boss, just before an important event. After, I felt liberated, free and empowered.”
“Traveled solo for the first time. I discovered self-love and care.”
“I realized what I was afraid of wasn’t as bad as I thought.”
“When I opened my preschool, then it was a fun blazing success for 20 years!”
“When I told my parents I needed therapy and months later, I overcame my depression.”
“The time I sent my resume for a position outside of my skills. I got the job.”
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