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Overcoming grief through hiking from "summary" of Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Cheryl's journey through the Pacific Crest Trail was not just about putting one foot in front of the other. It was about facing her deepest grief and finding a way to move forward. As she immersed herself in the challenges of hiking, she was forced to confront the pain and loss that had consumed her for so long. The physical exertion of the trail mirrored the emotional toll of her past, pushing her to her limits and then pushing her some more. Each step she took was a step away from the wreckage of her past, a step towards a future that was uncertain but full of possibility. As she hiked through the wilderness, she was stripped bare of all the trappings of her former life, left with nothing but her own thoughts and feelings. In this raw and vulnerable state, she was forced to confront the demons that had haunted her for so long. The trail was a metaphor for Cheryl's journey towards healing. Just as she climbed steep mountains and navigate...
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