11 | Guest: Failing the Way to Success w/Rose O'Neill

Apr 5, 2022 • 1:06:00

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Episode Notes

Our guest today is ultra runner and domestic abuse survivor Rose O’Niell who was fortunate to have only lost her lower leg and not her life. After years of sustaining repeated physical, mental and sexual assault from her ex-husband, running gave her the confidence and strength to leave. After living a life in fear of the physical and emotional abuse and being very overweight from eating her feelings, deep down she simply knew she deserved more for herself and her children. In her own words “If I can do one thing to reach out and potentially inspire another to love themselves, become active despite personal difficulties, obstacles or physical injuries, or even leave a risky personal situation, I am willing to bare my soul to do so.” From ending the abuse cycle, then later being stalked and attacked, and then enduring years of enormous amounts of physical pain following her accident, Rose is a pillar example of positivity and overcoming adversity for us all “Failing the Way to Success.” If you’d like to reach out to Rose or follow her journey, she welcome’s messages through her Instagram account @runroserun11

If you’re a domestic abuse victim please don’t hesitate to seek out someone safe that can help you. There are many people willing to help you - people you haven’t even met. Here are some additional resources for domestic abuse victims, their friends and families:

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service.

800-799-7233

SMS: Text START to 88788

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

International Domestic Violence Resources

Book mentioned on today’s show: Feel the Fear by Susan Jeffers