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“Acceptance.” It’s a pretty powerful word, almost synonymous to “relief.” Growing up I was bullied to the point of barely speaking in school. It’s pretty incomprehensible to me now that kids are still bullied for being who they are, when all that’s wanted is acceptance. Today is #SpiritDay, and I’m joining @GLAAD and @AthleteAlly to show support for #LGBTQ youth and against bullying. If you feel like showing support, follow the link in my bio. 💜
This year has been a trip. My outlook at the beginning of the season was pure excitement, confidence, and positivity. I was happy to be back competing, and to prove it was where I belonged. But throughout the year, self-doubt and bitterness began creeping in for numerous reasons, and my attitude became negative and jaded. It affected my climbing pretty drastically. Everything felt dark and heavy. Comps weren’t going my way and I felt like I couldn’t have a good session and wasn’t making any progress with training. Only now looking back am I able to recognize the funk I was in. I still have off days and grumpy days, but something’s changed. I finally realized I had control. Only I could change my outlook. Instead of sitting and stewing in the shit, I’ve been moving my attitude towards feeling light, and I’m starting to feel like me again. I definitely need to continue to be aware and proactive with this mentality, but I’m grateful for the redirection. And relieved, honestly. Being grumpy is exhausting. Thanks for pushing me and sticking it out with me, @breezy0811. (And taking sick photos.) ONWARD!!
🦅 Good circuit session last night. Off to China and Japan tomorrow for a few more Speed and Lead World Cups! @breezy0811 for @trangoclimbing
First Lead World Cup since 2012 in Slovenia this weekend... ready to rip! 🤘 📷 @breezy0811
Ain’t dirty dancing, but who can actually live up to the Swayze. I’ve joined the ranks of @athleteally to spread love and fight to end homophobia and transphobia in sports. Happy #bivisibility week. 🖤🤘 @breezy0811 pic.
I don’t have a caption, here’s a photo just busting ass. @breezy0811

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