45: The Letter

For the Love of Climbing

Rebecca spent hours of her childhood, outside on her front lawn, catching caterpillars and fireflies. She was timid, liked to play alone, and was never one to venture off on her own to explore.

Growing up, her mom’s addiction to alcohol infected so much of her life, so she wrote a letter about it. Rebecca so thoughtfully describes alcoholism as feeling like she’s losing someone, even though they’re alive.

Climbing became the thing that allowed Rebecca to challenge the idea of who she was, in order for her to see who she could become.

For the Love of Climbing is presented by Patagonia. Additional support is from Deuter USA, Gnarly Nutrition, Allez Outdoors, and Ocún.

Music is by Chad Crouch. Additional music is licensed by Blue Dot Sessions and Music Bed.

Cover art by Kika MacFarlane.

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