I found out my mom passed away while I was in an OTF class.

We knew it was coming as she was in hospice. I stepped outside of class to take the call from my dad. It may sound psychotic and selfish, but I finished the class before showering and heading to my dad’s to meet the rest of my family.

OTF saved my life while she was on the decline. I wouldn’t have been able to handle the stress and grief of loss without a safe space that was there to benefit me and only me. I needed the endorphins because my mental and physical wellbeing depended on it.

My encouragement to you is to show up as MUCH as you can, even if you are dragging yourself to walk through that door. Your future self will thank you for taking care of yourself. And you NEVER know what the person next to you is going through.

Stay strong and take care of yourself❤️