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Physical and emotional struggle from "summary" of Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Throughout my journey along the Pacific Crest Trail, I found myself face to face with the harsh reality of physical and emotional struggle. The weight of my backpack bearing down on my shoulders, the blisters covering my feet, the exhaustion that seemed to seep into my bones - these were the physical challenges that I had to endure on a daily basis. But it wasn't just my body that was put to the test. My mind and heart were also pushed to their limits as I grappled with the ghosts of my past, the uncertainty of my future, and the loneliness that crept in during the quiet moments of solitude. The memories of my mother, the pain of my failed marriage, the guilt that weighed heavily on my conscience - these were the emotional burdens that I carried with me as I hiked mile after mile through the wilderness...
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