Empowered beyond bodies
Beyond our bodies, we are everything and anything
Even what is not yet dreamed of, can still be accomplished
Who we are is so much more than others perceptions of our bodies
To all of the youth and parents that need someone to lean on when life gets twisted and you (or your loved one) has scoliosis, this blog is dedicated to you.
I see you and I want to provide a space of hope, guidance, education and community to all that come by.
What you can find here
Learn about how I plan to provide support and resources and youth and their support teams
Advocacy on the affects of Scoliosis on mental health
Learn what to watch our for
Bodies are not the only thing affected
Blogs on the scoliosis experience
Share experiences
Feel supported
Handouts and Printable Support Resources
Learn and Educate with age appropriate, accurate and accessible resources
Come to the table with knowledge
Mental Health support, For Everyone
The teenage years are becoming increasingly difficult on adolenct mental health. That alone deserves more attention than it is getting.
Youth with scoliosis may face increased difficulty in school, sports and social connections which can result in lower general mental health.
With advocacy, education and support I beleive that everyone can be supported and change can be made to insight change in theh global significance of mental health.
Scoliosis
A curvature of the spine that is ten degrees or more. It is officially dignosed through a X – Ray, typically ordered after a spinal rotation standing test
Mental Health
One of the most crucial aspects of health that can be impacted by our environment, social life, stress levels and physical health
Body Image
An aspect of mental health that is often a negative perception of one’s self. It can be a manifestation of anxiety towards psychical deformities or mental struggles related to disordered eating behaviours
The face behind the blog
Home
Hi! I am a outgoing disabled female that enjoys travelling, painting and photography, oh, and writing!
I strive to bring awareness to mental health issues that can arise during times of added stress during adolecence for those with scoliosis.
Join me as I continue to post blogs and resources for youth, loved ones and supporters of youth facing mental health issues and those with scoliosis
Solay Tannahill
Founder – Empowered Beyond Bodies
My Journey
I was diagnosed with scoliosis when i was 12 years old, and got spinal fusion surgury when i was 17 (2019) I remain incredibly grateful for my experience, so I am striving to educate, support and empower others that are facing a situation similar in some ways, to my individual journey in hopes that others will be empowered with information to be proactive during watch and wait periods and be educated and up to date on you or your loved ones care.
Since then I have been diganosed with a generalized anxiety disorder and ADHD. Both of these dignosis’s were made after 2021.