The idea to start climbing happened on a walk, where we scrambled up the side of a small waterfall. The slight danger that comes in free-hand climbing has also made me feel more safe in my body. In turn, when I feel real I feel more safe, I feel my body to be real enough that it needs protecting. If you are interested in climbing in Oxford, Brookes Sport Centre has a bouldering gym! Furthermore, if you are interested in climbing as a form of therapy, I would recommend these articles below:https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/feb/06/how-rock-climbing-gave-me-a-new-perspective-on-the-world-and-myselfhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/apr/08/my-head-was-completely-free-the-rise-of-climbing-as-therapyhttps://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/climbing_therapy_in_europe_-_a_modern_medicine-8502

Source: The Guardian November 02, 2023 08:06 UTC