mother’s love

Mom fights back in grizzly bear attack: ‘I’m not ready to leave my daughter’

I stood face-to-face with three grizzly bears, ready to fight for my life. The headline may have downplayed the intensity of the situation, as the reality hit me like a ton of bricks. The thought of leaving my daughter behind was not an option I was willing to entertain. In that moment, my motherly instincts kicked in, and I knew I had to do everything in my power to survive for her sake.

It’s incredible how quickly life can change in the blink of an eye. That day, in the wilderness of Ontario (despite the confusion in the article), I found myself in a life-or-death situation.… Continue reading