Banana Peak 7.5 months later

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Banana Peak 7.5 months later

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SnowDude went with me to dayclimb Banana Peak. On Memorial Day 2009, I was attacked by a trusted friend at the end of this hike. I'm living with PTSD and trying to get my life back. The man who attacked me is not the man I knew, and since I was able to talk to him after I woke up (I thought I was dead), I am able to forgive him. My therapist in Australia had me make a list of things at home that would cause anxiety. I checked off a few this weekend looking for closure.
Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free . . . . Jim Morrison


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Recovery from what you experienced is I'm sure going to be a long, and difficult row to hoe. Good to see you are facing your fears, moving forward and staying strong.

Keep smiling. :D

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Ugh ! Sorry to hear about that unfortunate incident. Hang in there, we're pulling for you.
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Keep your head up and stay strong snowy!
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It is so good to see you back!!! You are a strong woman, your going to hike and climb better than ever.
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I missed the initial news, but got filled in last summer. I have no idea what you are going thru, I would offer more support, but I don't want to crowd you. Good and happy thoughts your way Cori. I hope you can work this all out, such a pretty, young lady, someone who is a great person with a great personality. I describe you to people as someone who always has a smile on their face.:) Take care.
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Cori,
We all missed your inspiration and input here...yours is/always was a unique outlook on all things Sierra.
Welcome back!
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Hi Cori

Therapy and time will heal. Your strength and determination will help you through
these rough times.
My prayers and thoughts are with you in the mean time. Peter
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