There was a period of my life where the gap between who I was and who I wanted to be felt unbearable. From a young age, I learned how to shrink. How to quiet myself. How to blend in. Being seen felt unsafe — so I hid. My body became a reminder of unworthiness rather than a place of belonging. Training was my first attempt at transformation. While studying pre-medicine in university, I immersed myself in the study of the body — learning how it moves, functions, and adapts. I entered the gym b