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How a Bungy Jump Can Be a Life-Affirming Activity

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Monday 9 February 2026, 9:38PM

By News Online

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Rebecca's return, a symbol of resilience.
Rebecca's return, a symbol of resilience. Credit: AJ Hackett

Adventure can sometimes carry meaning far beyond the thrill itself. For Rebecca, returning to a bungy platform symbolised persistence after a period that reshaped her outlook on life. What was once simply an exciting activity became a personal milestone, a reminder of her strength and determination to keep embracing new experiences.

After facing serious health challenges that tested her physically and emotionally, Rebecca focused on a goal that represented possibility rather than limitation. Preparing for the jump was not about spectacle or adrenaline. It was about recognising progress, reclaiming confidence, and marking a moment of forward movement.

Her experience reflects how stepping into something unfamiliar can become deeply personal. Taking on a challenge, big or small, can reaffirm resilience and appreciation for opportunities that might once have been taken for granted. Sometimes it is not the activity itself that matters most, but what choosing to do it represents.

Read the full article here: How a Bungy Jump Can Be a Life-Affirming Activity