31/10/2025
Yeah I f-ing love powerlifting.
But it’s not my whole identity.
In the beginning, it definitely was.
I was the strong girl.
I put every thought. Every goal. Every part of how I saw myself was based around numbers and a barbell.
Then when I was struggling with the worst of my Endometriosis, and after I had my Endometriosis surgery, I was lost. I went through my recovery not being able to lift heavy sh*t.
I realised that the barbell and numbers weren’t the things that defined me. Yes, I wanted to get back to competing as it’s been a huge part of my life - but it shouldn’t be the only thing that defines you.
Here’s the truth: when your entire sense of self is tied to your sport, your results, or your total - you lose perspective FAST.
You start chasing perfection instead of progress.
You try to put through injuries instead of just rebuilding.
You forget that strength is something you build, not something you are.
Powerlifting is a tool - one that teaches you discipline, resilience, and confidence.
But remember it’s not who you are. It’s what you do to become better at who you are.
You’re a whole human - strong, emotional, messy, powerful, complicated.
You’re allowed to love it fiercely and still be more than it ❤️🔥
If you can step off that platform and still feel proud of the human behind the lifter - that’s the real strength.
