I don’t want to be stopped by my fear.
In 2023, I was verbally attacked by a woman over the phone for no reason. I was in the process of preparing a domestic violence event and trying to create a community so all these women could help each other and feel safe to ask for support.
I arranged and was ready to pay for everything, so it is a free event.
This lady rang me up and wanted to share her story at the event. We were chatting nicely. All of a sudden, she turned into this nasty person who was angry and trying to abuse me.
I was shocked, and I realised she was somehow triggered and unable to control her anger. She got out of domestic violence, but the trigger was still there.
I got so discouraged and shocked, thinking about what is the point of doing good…so I didn’t go ahead…. (I shouldn’t get discouraged so easily).
Even now, I have professional skills in coaching; I still live in the shadow of that moment. I felt I couldn’t put myself out there again.
The thing is, I don’t like to see myself stopping in somewhere due to the fear. It is not me.
I came to Australia at 19, without enough language skills, and didn’t know anyone. I was fresh to the adult world- only 3000 AUD in my pocket. It couldn’t stop me from doing what I wanted.
So I just put myself out there anyway, regardless of the attack and abuse.
Sorry you couldn’t stop me going forward, Mr. Fear.
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