Gabrielle's Story

❝ My scoliosis journey began at the age of 7 or 8 at a time when I was now beginning to understand who I am and since then I always knew I was not an average 7 year old girl. I knew something was wrong with the way I stand and walk . I knew a lot of clothing looked different on me. I was diagnosed with scoliosis at about 8 years old and with a severe curve at a young age. In my country Guyana, scoliosis is over looked. People don't even know what it really is so being treated for scoliosis was kinda difficult and even with the little treatment I did receive like therapy my curve was still unstoppable resulting in me having to do surgery. I did surgery at the age of 17 with a 180 degrees threatening curve in India. My surgery did not go as plan and unfortunately they were some complications. I'm now in a wheelchair working hard in rehabilitation to gain back function which is all going good. After my experience, I've been using myself to bring awareness and help girls overcome the emotional struggle of living with scoliosis. I've been trying my best to empower girls living with scoliosis to be courageous and letting them know that they are stronger than their spine.❞