FOR THOSE CONSIDERING WLS

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Plunging Into The Deep

Life Can Be Scary

Life can take us on a roller coaster ride full of highs and lows and

twists and turns. Even for those of us who enjoy unexpected thrills,

it's frightening to suddenly find ourselves heading for a deep

plunge. Yet, it happens to all of us. At these moments, it is

important to remember that you are not alone in your experiences. No

matter how brave, strong, or levelheaded we are, sometimes, we all

get scared.

Our fears may revolve around our physical safety, particularly if we

are not feeling well, living under difficult circumstances, or doing

work that exposes us to hazardous conditions. Or, we may be

experiencing financial woes that are causing us to be fearful about

making ends meet. We may also fear the loss of a loved one who is

sick, or we may be scared of never finding someone special to spend

our life with. We may be scared to start at a new school, begin a

different job, move to a new town, or meet new people. Whatever our

fears are, they are valid, and we do not need to feel ashamed or

embarrassed that we are, at times, afraid.

It may be comforting to know that everyone gets scared, and it is

perfectly OK. Sometimes just acknowledging our fears is enough to

make us feel better. And while it sometimes takes a lot more to ease

our mind, we can console ourselves with the knowledge that life can

be scary at times. Giving ourselves permission to be scared lets us

move through our fears so we can let it go. It also makes it alright

to share our fears with others. Sharing our apprehensions with other

people can make our fears less overwhelming because we are not

letting them grow inside of us as pent up emotions. Sharing our

fears also can lighten our burden because we are not carrying our

worries all by ourselves. Remember that you are not alone.