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Most suffering isn’t visible

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Pull Ups and Chin Ups for Beginners

Your clothes should change to fit your body – not the other way around

Latest posts

CATCH UP!

Using assistive devices is not a sign someone has given up on themselves

You ever realise how able-bodied people just are not expected to do things that cause excruciating physical pain?? Image transcription: You ever realize how…

At least it’s not brain cancer

“At least it’s not brain cancer”. In many context this could sound like a dismissive statement, but in this specific case, it was a welcome statement.

Image of Anne doing a handstand titled "Then". Image of Anne standing with a neckbrace on titled "Now".

From handstands to handicap

5 years ago I was preparing for the practical exam in Biomechanics & Gymnastics at uni with handstands and somersaults.⁣ Today a short walk…

Baking bucket list

I made a bucket list with things I’d love to learn to bake as a way to add a little distraction and some joy to my life

IT’S OKAY IF THIS ISN’T THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR⁣⁠

During a lecture on stress, the professor showed this list of things people found moststressfull. On the top of the list was death of a loved one, divorce, serious illness and so on.⁣⁠

“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react”

“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters”. But is it really?

2009 VS 2019

Reflections on the decade where I went from able-bodied athlete to living with chronic pain

Boring b*tch

Today I got a message telling me I’m a “boring bitch” and to “just delete my profile already”.⁣

Get your sweat on!

Working out for fun – it doesn’t have to be a chore!

by annesmiles

What’s the point of adhering slavishly to a training program if you don’t enjoy the process? If it’s killing your motivation? Working out can be more than you think, and it can also be more fun than you imagine.