Part 43 of Martha’s Healing Journey
… “The knowledge, the insights, the physical shifts, the friendships, the new and ongoing connections, and especially the warmth of Elise, were extremely impactful to me in every aspect of my life.” …
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… “During the weeks leading up to surgery, I had anxiety-inducing nightmares around the surgery. Perhaps it’s because I have already endured a few major surgeries in the past and know they can be very uncomfortable? Or maybe it's more related to the stubborn delusion that I ‘should’ be able to overcome the pain on my own; to fix it myself?” …
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It has been almost 10 years since I started the Twisted Outreach Project for Backcare and Scoliosis (TOPS) — with the idea of sharing ‘twisty’ knowledge for scoliotic bodies.
Since then, we have held workshops, classes, lectures, performances, and many social gatherings. We have become a hub - in person and online - where folks with scoliosis can connect to teachers and scoliosis specialists of all kinds, simultaneously building knowledge and community. Our ever-growing mailing list includes people from around the world, with one student traveling all the way from Japan just to attend a weekend workshop!
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