I’ve always loved this photo taken by sophyholland. It captures the strength built from years of training and countless laps, but also reveals what some might see as a weakness. My legs. If you’re new here, I was born with fibular hemimelia. A birth defect where I was missing half of my legs. At 18 months old, my parents had my little feet amputated so I could wear prosthetics and walk. I spent years wanting legs and trying to understand why I was born differently than everyone else and then I found swimming. For me, swimming is freeing. It makes me feel powerful and like nothing can hold me back. Here’s the thing: there’s power in never giving up. Strength isn’t about hiding weakness, it’s about embracing it. I hope you know, that showing vulnerability truly makes you unstoppable. • • • #neverevergiveup