I spent my life avoiding pain. I’d dissociate. I’d escape into worlds I created in my head. I was so scared to let myself feel the feelings because I thought they would consume me. Taking this step was terrifying and necessary. This is number 4 on the list... felt the pain.

This is where my journey to bravery began. To break out of my fear and heal my life, I challenged myself to do 50 brave things in one year (my 50th). It wasn't easy. Trauma needed to be healed and fears had to be overcome. In this episode, I share the first three numbers on my list.