Im a middle-aged mother who hoped boxing would fix anxiety. Instead it knocked me out | Anna Spargo-Ryan

Friends said most people will never get in the ring as if it was comforting instead of a reminder Im extremely stupidIve spent most of my life being devoured by heart-exploding anxiety. Doing scary things has meant stuff like being out after dark and calling someone on the phone. It has never, for one minute, meant fist fighting in front of a crowd of people.But a while ago I decided to try countering the anxiety by doing new stuff. With that in mind, I went to a boxing class. At worst, I figure...