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Author - riley simmonds

Finding ‘Jack’ in each one of us: Why Kindness Matters

Jack was a young boy who had recently joined our gym. He was with the younger group. His arrival had stirred up a ruckus amongst the other kids. They saw him as fresh meat, someone they could tease and mock without repercussions. Jack was shy, his voice barely audible when he spoke, and he often kept to himself.His initial days at the gym were tough. The routines were strenuous for him, his body unfamiliar with the intense workouts. He often...

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The High Bar of Life: My Journey as a Gymnast

Hello, Friends! It's Riley Simmonds here, and today I want to share with you a side of my life that many of you might not be familiar with. As a gymnast, my journey has been filled with twists, flips, and yes, quite a few falls. But it's also been an extraordinary journey of resilience, determination, and growth.The Mental BlockOne of the biggest challenges I faced was dealing with mental block. There were moments when I was about to perform a...

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Why I Decided to Open a Merch Store: Turning a Negative into a Positive

Hey there, it's Riley Simmonds! You may know me from the various social media platforms I've been active on since I was eight years old. I started my journey on the internet at a young age, with an aim to raise awareness about bullying - a harsh reality I personally endured due to a birthmark on my face.My experiences of exclusion and the pain of being different led me to use social media as a platform for change. But I...

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