In a few days I will be challenging myself with a physical test. Hitting a certain age - things become surreal and for the most part, it's just a number. In others, gentle reminders of things you set out that you want to do at certain stages of your life.
I will be participating in an event called "Warrior Dash". It's never come here to Canada. It's over 3miles or rather, over 5 km of running through rough terrain at Horseshoe Valley Resort. Not even that, it's through various obstacles that are meant to challenge you throughout the grueling course.
Laurie Watt, reporter with the Barrie Advance wrote an awesome article about it found here:
Realtor gets down and dirty to help abused women
That's right. That's my why...I'm going to get "down and dirty" and step out of my element, my little 'box' of wearing pretty dresses, shoes, makeup nicely done, nails painted and be a WARRIOR. Warrior for those women and children caught in a daily life of suffering at the hands of an abuser.Abuse can be at the hands of anyone. It can affect anyone. It could be a friend, co-worker, aunt, mother, sister, daughter...anyone.
So I will wear my warrior gear, have a black eye, bruised lip and carry on and persevere through the rough terrain all the while thinking about those that feel they're stuck and can't leave. Those that are being abused mentally, physically, financially. There is another life, there is another way and even with one baby step, it is possible to flee and start a new life...just have to be a warrior!
