I was standing on a rock ledge in the Soča Valley, about 6 meters above a pool of water so green it looked fake. Our canyoneering guide was next to me, counting me down and telling me to be confident. Down below me, a few women I’d known for a week were yelling my name with a “You can do it” affirmation.
1,2,3 JumpI jumped. I came up gasping (the water was...