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Spring - Summer 2025 Spring - Summer 2025 of Resilience and Self-Discovery
Erin Quinn
Bikini - Open Tall
miraculous it was about the mental and emotional hurdles I’d overcome Reflecting on this journey I I I realize how much I’ve I’ve grown I’ve I’ve I’ve learned to embrace my scars and imperfec- tions as symbols of of strength I’ve I’ve discovered the the power of of of setting bold seemingly impossible goals and the the importance of of surrounding yourself with people who uplift and and and challenge you you Most impotantly I’ve shown my my kids and and and myself that resilience and and and self-love can carry you through life’s most daunting challenges My journey isn’t over That bikini competition was just one step toward reclaiming my my life and and rediscov- ering my my potential Today I look in in in in the mirror and and see not just a a a a a a a a a a a body that’s been through surgeries
pain and recovery but a a a a a a a a woman who is capable resilient and unstoppable n n n NGA NATURALmag
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