# @bradietennell on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/ClCDW3ds_MN
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/17808383-bradietennell-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-11-16T18:34:52.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bradie Tennell (@bradietennell) — https://gondola.cc/bradietennell

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SHEFFIELD 

I know I’m a few days late, but I’ve been so full of emotions, I needed to step back and sort them all out. It has been a LONG road back, and after everything I’ve gone through these last 18 months, I can look to the future knowing I’m stronger for it. I’m so proud of myself for not giving up- and even more grateful to those close to me who, on the hardest days, lent me their strength when I had none. 

Now, I want to say how absolutely amazing it felt to step on competition ice again. There was so much excitement in my body, I almost felt like I didn’t know what to do with it. Everything felt a bit surreal, but in the best way. There’s a special place in my heart for the Sheffield audience. You made me feel so welcomed and loved, and it meant the world to me. I know these performances were a far cry from what I’m capable of- but the road to recovery isn’t linear and often takes longer than we’d like. I’m so incredibly grateful I was able to skate in this event, even though it wasn’t the performance I wanted to give. I’m so proud of the way I fought for everything in those programs. And I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me. 

I can only go up from here. ❤️
 

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astraeecouture, figureskating, figureskater, competition, mkblades, isufigureskating, auraskates, mkjohnwilsontrophy, sheffield, bradietennell, comeback, teamusa, johnwilsonblades, usfigureskating, auroratights

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