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#SpineOverMatter 🔀 The human version of a scenic route Model | Inner Thoughts Curator | Scoliosis

Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined June 2009
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I mean, let's be real about this "perfect" social media bullshit... • I love unhealthy • I'm boring and iron socks at 11pm • Yet I'm still trying to show up Your "wellness optimisation" is keeping you more stuck than my "unhealthy" habits keep me.
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Did you know you don't have to choose between being introverted and invisible?
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I must journal everything or forget it in 10 minutes, here's what I'm discovering: - Your brain holds treasures you haven't found yet - Most people won't dig because it's uncomfortable as fuck - Every turn reveals something different That's why I call it the scenic route.
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Be kind and patient to yourself because we're all learning and growing. But "be kind to yourself" doesn't mean "make excuses for yourself." Sometimes the kindest thing is holding yourself accountable to who you said you wanted to become.
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Most of you screenshot quotes, but don't change. You save posts but don't act. You consume endless "motivation" but stay the same. Stop treating personal development like entertainment. Apply them
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Sometimes I feel like I'm speaking into a void because I have no expectations. But if I get ONE genuine connection, I'm delighted. Most of you follow inspirational accounts but do nothing with the inspiration. When's the last time you actually implemented something you learned?
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There's no one layer to a person. Stop assuming you know anyone's full background. What’s your story?
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Home isn't a place, it's a feeling. Most people spend their whole lives trying to find "their people." We learn early that belonging is something you create, not find.
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Code-switching isn't fake; it's survival. But know which voice is actually yours. Stick by it and stay true to yourself.
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A few years ago, I was outed for being gay and was rejected. They asked me to hide, so I did. That taught me: people fear what they don't understand. Your job isn't to make yourself smaller; it's to keep existing proudly.
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Coming out isn't binary; it's a journey. But society wants you to be either closeted entirely or a Pride parade grand marshal. What if you could exist authentically without performing your identity for others?
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I grew up where being gay was a big NO. There was no one to relate to. I felt silenced. Now I'm proud because representation isn't optional, it's survival for the next generation.
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Learning to say "NO" when you're used to getting "NO." When you say yes out of fear, you perform worse than if you'd just said no. Your subconscious knows when you're not ready. Trust it.
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I present as a model but also do photography, marketing, and videography, and I am still developing. Everyone screams, "Pick a niche!" Why limit yourself when you could be unstoppable in multiple areas?
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Meeting all these fearless people during my journey who embrace who they are by taking up space. It made me realise it’s all about bravery and showing up for yourself and others.
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I didn't get confident. I am NOT confident, it’s a journey. I just got tired of hiding. There's a big difference between confidence and just being done with your own bullshit.
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I am an introvert who loves staying home watching TV most nights, indulging in sweets, ice cream, and full-fat fried food (hence the pimples). But I also love being in the spotlight. Introversion ≠ Invisible
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Don’t wait for the "perfect moment" to start your dreams. Or it’ll become your perfectionist paralysis.
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You'd never guess I'm naturally shy if you watch me talk confidently on camera. My brain works from the inside. I process everything deeply. Confidence isn't natural, it's practised. You're not "not confident enough." You're underpracticed.
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What even is perfect? I'm a model with many "perfected" images. Behind the scenes is NEVER perfect. You're comparing your real life to everyone else's highlight reel. Stop. You're making yourself miserable for no reason.
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