For endurance athlete Dillon Quitugua, ultramarathons\xa0are a way to empower fellow Pacific Islanders and also\xa0work through the pain of the abuse he\u2019d suffered as a child. Growing up in Hawaii and Guam, he\u2019d been regularly beaten by his father and was diagnosed with PTSD as a teenager. When he began running after college, it enabled him to process what he was feeling. But as he pushed himself to take on longer distances, the physical and emotional toll of the effort caused him to relive the trauma of his past. And yet, for Dillon, the only choice was to keep going\u2014until he reached a place of love and forgiveness.\nIf you\u2019re suffering from abuse or you know someone who is, help is available. Call or text the Child Help Hotline at 800-422-4453. Or reach the the National Domestic Abuse Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE or texting START to 88788.\nThe Outside Podcast is made possible by Outside+ subscribers. Learn more about all the benefits of a subscription and subscribe now at outsideonline.com/podplus.