Life Changing 'It started as a perfect wedding day'
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Oct 11, 2023 Emily King, a successful businesswoman and equestrian, shares her harrowing experience from a wedding day that spiraled into chaos with an uncontrolled pack of dogs. She delves into her struggle with post-traumatic stress and the isolation that followed. Emily reveals how she found healing through surfing and paddleboarding, transforming her trauma into 'superpowers' that inspire resilience and connection. Her journey highlights the importance of mental health support and the power of embracing new challenges.
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Idyllic Life and Carriage Business
- Emily King ran a thriving horse-drawn carriage business for weddings and special events in 2008.
- She describes her life then as idyllic, filled with joy, and privileged to be a part of people's magical moments.
The Accident
- During a wedding, two dogs at the venue attacked Emily's horses, causing them to bolt.
- The runaway carriage jumped a hedge, throwing Emily through it, and the horses galloped down a country lane.
Farmer's Rescue
- The dogs continued pursuing the carriage, and despite Emily's attempts to regain control, the horses continued their flight.
- A farmer intervened, saving Emily from the dogs after they stopped in his farmyard.