Life is full of scary things, some more terrifying than others. Unfortunately, it’s a symptom of our existence that we really have no other option but to accept and learn to cope with it. One way to do this is to get these experiences off our chests, as it can have a relieving and cleansing effect.
The people on this list did exactly that, sharing stories about the scariest things they, or someone they know, had to go through. Some of them are so unsettling that they prove that reality is indeed stranger than fiction. Scroll down to see them for yourself, and don’t forget to upvote those that you find the hardest to believe.
While you're at it, be sure to check out a conversation with trauma therapist Alyssa Kushner, LCSW; Leah Riddell, MS, LCMHC, practice owner and therapist at Origins Counselling and Wellness; and trauma therapist Shay DuBois, who kindly agreed to share their tips on how people can cope better with scary/traumatic experiences.
