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Human Parts

Apr 6

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THIS IS US

Behind Every Image of Success on Social Media Is… the Rest of Life

During the hardest year of my life, I only shared my two biggest accomplishments

In 2018, this is what I posted on my Facebook timeline:

April 22: Victory!

“CrossFit Queens Mock Regionals 2018 — I won a sports thing yesterday!!!!! Thanks to the CFQ community for pushing me to be healthier.” All photos courtesy of the author.

May 24: Happiness!

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