@SISwimsuit

WHY do I want to be the 2023 SI Swimsuit Rookie & walk in the SI show?
• To be a role model for younger generations
• To show the petite models that there is hope
• To show everyone that strong is sexy
• To represent those who are more than just one thing (race, occupation, etc)
• To flip the script and do things that have never been done before
• To change society by opening up the floor for important conversations
• To use a platform strategically and help people be more and do more
• To be a part of a community of strong, talented, trailblazing women
I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent editing this. How many months I’ve spent planning; I literally started filming for this opportunity in July of 2021.
As a gymnast my whole life, I’ve learned perseverance, resilience, dedication, commitment, integrity, grace, and poise. In one year’s time from the end of 2020 to the end of 2021, I:
• Was assaulted and beaten in my front yard
• Lost 2 friends to suicide
• Changed thousands of lives through virtual training
• Competed on American Ninja Warrior
• Overcame my own suicidal ideation
• Got an avocado tattoo to remind me of how far I've come on my mental health journey (to hold my darkness in my light)
• Made the most financially in one year that I ever have before
And I’m here to share my story. I sat in the suck and am here to remind others the mountains they’re carrying, they were only meant to climb.
My friend who committed suicide on his 29th birthday’s number was 22. The amount of times I’ve seen the number 22 this year is mind-blowing. It is appearing everywhere and I believe that this is my year of alignment. (Which my aura reading encouraged me to accept more and stay aligned)
I hope avocados become a symbol for mental health and serve as a reminder to feel what you're feeling, have a conversation with your darkness and do not let it overstay its welcome so that things get better.
Even the people you don’t think would have these issues because they seem to have it all together, most likely have experienced struggle or trauma in some way at varying degrees.
P.S. I would love to create and celebrate an image with other models all wearing the same swimsuit and showing how different it looks on each of our bodies.

[@shannonmone]

You’re amazing wish you the best of luck!!!

[@DanielleGrayFit]

Thank you!

[@autumnjanuary]

Just in awe of your story and inspiration thank you 🙏

[@DanielleGrayFit]

Awww thank you so much

[@erikparoz8199]

Sei bellissima💎🌹love you 💘

[@unainverso2668]

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