There are days that I am only still alive because of my dog. She is super reactive, hates small children and other dogs, dislikes random people for no apparent reason, and barks all the time. I haven’t slept through the night in years because of her, I can’t take her for walks as there are always dogs or kids out, and even my kids don’t like her. I can’t die, because nobody else will take my dog if I do. I can’t die because if I am gone, she will be put down most likely. I can’t die, because I have to live for her. My kids don’t need me anymore. In fact, it would financially benefit them both if I was no longer living. My friends obviously do quite well without me around 99% of the time, and they would quickly get over that 1% they might miss me. My job would definitely replace me before my obituary hit the paper (do they even print obituaries anymore?) I might dare to say there would be many who would be glad to hear of my passi...
My journey, trying to be an Ironman, while dealing with anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, self doubt, and life as a single mom with two grown sons, a crazy ass dog, and a handful of cats.