🌊 Almost lost to the sea, Anouska Cassells shares her harrowing surfing encounter! 🌊
Imagine catching waves one moment, then suddenly battling for your life in the depths of the ocean. This was the terrifying reality for Anouska, a parenting coach from Derbyshire, during what should have been a fun day at the beach.
Caught in a ruthless rip current, Anouska was pulled away from the shore in a heartbeat. Her surfboard, initially a lifeline, became her foe as waves battered her and the leash dragged her under. 🌪️
“I felt like I was in the ocean’s washing machine, not knowing which way was up,” she recounts. Advice like floating was useless against the powerful undertow; instead, she had to curl up, protect her head, hold her breath, and wait for the storm to pass. 💨
As her strength waned and panic set in, Anouska accepted she might not make it. However, with her final ounce of energy, she screamed – a cry for help that would save her life. Miraculously, her friends heard her and, with a life jacket, one brave friend fought through the tumultuous waters to drag her to safety. 🛟
Though she escaped the waves, the fear still lingers. Nightmares of the sea’s fury haunt her, and even the sight of the beach brings shivers. Yet, Anouska remains resilient, teaching mindfulness to others while practising grounding techniques to calm her inner storm. 🌬️
“That day transformed me,” Anouska reflects. “It taught me that in life’s fiercest battles, surrendering isn’t defeat – sometimes, it’s survival. Let others help when the current is too strong.”
An intense reminder of the ocean’s power and the importance of staying calm under pressure. 🌊✨
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