They say that athletes die twice. When the time of being an athlete comes to an end, so does the high of competing, then the feeling of emptiness starts to sneak in, and the things you were running away from through sport are now gradually catching up. As an athlete,
Let’s face it, injuries are the worst part of being an athlete. Although this is true, it also humbles you and allows you to appreciate the sport even more. After suffering a cracked head, 2 sprained ankles, and a torn ACL and meniscus all in a year’s time frame, I’ve
Everyone has their own definition of success. Throughout my playing career, I saw success as black and white: things either went according to plan (success) or they did not (failure). As it turns out, not much in my athletic career went as planned. In November of my senior year of
My freshman year of college at Sacred Heart University, someone came up to me – a complete stranger and said to me: “I see you around campus a lot and I don’t think I have ever seen you without a smile on your face.” I remember in that moment, laughing
In the fight to win back my fitness and health, I have learned that the things you love can sometimes break your heart. This summer I sustained my fifth knee injury on my right knee, warranting the fourth surgery of my college soccer career. I have made the journey from
Every time I enter my garage, I pass by my soccer cleats. The soccer cleats I ran thousands of miles in. The soccer cleats I tied before each practice and game. The soccer cleats I scored and assisted goals with. The soccer cleats I celebrated several regional championships in. And
I want to start with trigger warning. This trigger warning is for anxiety, depression, and self harm. Now with that out of the way and my mother sufficiently shocked – I promise I am okay! I want to tell my story so that athletes know that they are not alone
7 months post injury, 210 days post injury, 197 days post-op It’s been a while since I last wrote; I think these pieces have been more important for me than you. And I think that being back on skis, feeling as though I was finally breaking down the barriers I
82 days post-op, 99 days post injury Perhaps this has been the hardest installment of this series to write. That is part of why it has taken me so long. It seems I have hit the middle stage of recovery: the in between part where I am both progressing and
The Friday before finals week, I decided to take the day to go skiing at Whiteface to let off some steam before the stressful week to come. My friends and I made the 3 hour trek to the mountain and had an absolutely amazing day on the snow together. On
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