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

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 @runroserun11If 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 HotlineHours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service.800-799-7233  SMS: Text START to 88788The National Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceThe National Resource Center on Domestic ViolenceInternational Domestic Violence ResourcesBook mentioned on today’s show: Feel the Fear by Susan Jeffers Follow us at ultraladies.com or on:InstagramFacebook YouTubeTwitterTrail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram.4/16 - Ahmanson Trails 6 & 12K6/11 - Valley Crest Trails 10k & Half-Marathon9/3 - Cirque Du Griffith 6/12/24/100M10/ 8 - Rocky Peak Ultra 15/30/50kIf you’d like to leave a review, visit iTunes or Spotify. We read each one and your ratings and reviews really help! Subscribe on the player of your choice or download the show to listen anytime anywhere. Our podcast production is done by Stefanie, another badass female ultrarunner through her company, Wenninger Marketing. Remember: The information in this show and online is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide specific advice. It is intended for general education in