Are You an Over-Functioner? How Surfing Can Help You Rediscover Play

Recovering over-functioner Molly Pope explains how surf travel and rediscovering play helped her reclaim her true sense of self. Surf retreats changed Molly Pope’s life, allowing her to play and reclaim her autonomy and independence. In her late 30s, Molly was fully focused on caring for her family, two young boys aged 3 and 6 and a husband who was a suffering alcoholic. Molly characterized herself as an “over-functioner,” someone who continually takes on more responsibilities and loses...