How Brandi Overcame Being Bullied For Scoliosis Pretty Unfiltered
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Date: 2019-05-31
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Ive watched Brandi on PopSugar for a while now and I love the way she explained the how tos in a way that was easy to handle. I saw this video and was completely shocked that she had Scoliosis. I could never tell, the reason Im commenting because I was actually born with Scoliosis, I was also born with a heart disease called DiGeorge Syndrome. Like Brandi I was picked on and bulled a lot in school as well. With my Back Brace though my classmates didnt come up and knock on it they called me a robot. Like she said some people have it more severe than others and I am one of the severe ones. My back was a complete S and as a result of that Ive had 7 back surgeries and 8heart to deal with the DiGeorge. Im 21 now and it took a lot for me to love my scars on both my chest and back. Im still working on how to love my whole self but at least Im so much more comfortable with my scars now then Ive ever been. I even like to show them off sometimes. Thank you Brandi for sharing.
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Ive watched Brandi on PopSugar for a while now and I love the way she explained the how tos in a way that was easy to handle. I saw this video and was completely shocked that she had Scoliosis. I could never tell, the reason Im commenting because I was actually born with Scoliosis, I was also born with a heart disease called DiGeorge Syndrome. Like Brandi I was picked on and bulled a lot in school as well. With my Back Brace though my classmates didnt come up and knock on it they called me a robot. Like she said some people have it more severe than others and I am one of the severe ones. My back was a complete S and as a result of that Ive had 7 back surgeries and 8heart to deal with the DiGeorge. Im 21 now and it took a lot for me to love my scars on both my chest and back. Im still working on how to love my whole self but at least Im so much more comfortable with my scars now then Ive ever been. I even like to show them off sometimes. Thank you Brandi for sharing.
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edmitch39
I had surgery in 1989, and everything has been great I have run 13 marathons under 3 hours, run a mile under 5 minutes at age 40, and can juggle 8 balls. I never wore the brace in school because I didnt want to get bullied. It wasnt very noticable so I dont think many people ever knew I had it. But I opted for the surgery between high school and college. I went to Minneapolis and had a surgeon do the operation who worked with Dr in France who invented the revolutionary technique of 3 diminsional correction that all modern systems are based on. Now research is pointing in the direction that certain exercises (such as a side plank) can be effective at treating teenage scoliosis, and may spare many from bracing and/or surgery. My experience with the whole thing was really not that bad, but if I had been bullied about wearing a brace, it might have been a lot worse PS, Brandi is really pretty
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I had surgery in 1989, and everything has been great I have run 13 marathons under 3 hours, run a mile under 5 minutes at age 40, and can juggle 8 balls. I never wore the brace in school because I didnt want to get bullied. It wasnt very noticable so I dont think many people ever knew I had it. But I opted for the surgery between high school and college. I went to Minneapolis and had a surgeon do the operation who worked with Dr in France who invented the revolutionary technique of 3 diminsional correction that all modern systems are based on. Now research is pointing in the direction that certain exercises (such as a side plank) can be effective at treating teenage scoliosis, and may spare many from bracing and/or surgery. My experience with the whole thing was really not that bad, but if I had been bullied about wearing a brace, it might have been a lot worse PS, Brandi is really pretty
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Jaidyn Nicole
Wow. props to Brandi for getting through all that and staying strong, I had surgery 10 months ago and I cant imagine how it wouldve felt to be made fun of for having scoliosis, my shoulder blade on the right side still sticks out but its just a cosmetic issue so it causes no problems. and also, Im proud of myself for going through what I have with scoliosis, I love my scar because its become a part of who I am and is a symbol of my strength. so, to anyone with scoliosis, whether wearing a brace, having surgery, or just dealing with it at the moment, never be ashamed of your body, we are all beautiful in our own little ways and having scoliosis is just another thing that makes you beautiful, it shows that you are strong, so accept it, dont think of it as a flaw. love yourself (:
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Wow. props to Brandi for getting through all that and staying strong, I had surgery 10 months ago and I cant imagine how it wouldve felt to be made fun of for having scoliosis, my shoulder blade on the right side still sticks out but its just a cosmetic issue so it causes no problems. and also, Im proud of myself for going through what I have with scoliosis, I love my scar because its become a part of who I am and is a symbol of my strength. so, to anyone with scoliosis, whether wearing a brace, having surgery, or just dealing with it at the moment, never be ashamed of your body, we are all beautiful in our own little ways and having scoliosis is just another thing that makes you beautiful, it shows that you are strong, so accept it, dont think of it as a flaw. love yourself (:
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Jade Merill
Yeah. I have scoliosis too. Its 43 now. We have the desame feelings and happenings. I always got bullied at school because of my scoliosis and back brace. Like you said, someone would actually go to your back and knock your brace. It happens to me whenever Im walking around. People judge me about how I walk. About why is my other part of my back is larger than the other one. And about my posture. You cant wear your favorite clothes. Specially those lovely fitting dress or shirt. Cause you have to wear larger than your size so your back brace will be not easily recognize. And you would also need to not to cut your hair so it gets so long and cover your back. Its very hard to have this. But God gave it to me so Ill accept it. Cause I know, God has better plans for my life.
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Yeah. I have scoliosis too. Its 43 now. We have the desame feelings and happenings. I always got bullied at school because of my scoliosis and back brace. Like you said, someone would actually go to your back and knock your brace. It happens to me whenever Im walking around. People judge me about how I walk. About why is my other part of my back is larger than the other one. And about my posture. You cant wear your favorite clothes. Specially those lovely fitting dress or shirt. Cause you have to wear larger than your size so your back brace will be not easily recognize. And you would also need to not to cut your hair so it gets so long and cover your back. Its very hard to have this. But God gave it to me so Ill accept it. Cause I know, God has better plans for my life.
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Lara/ Cristiano Ventura/ Pereira
I Lara got trough double scoliosis and i did the operation because it would soon start to take my body to a stage that i could die and my family didnt wanted that so i made ir and nowadays i am ok whit it my back still have his scar and i have a curve on one side of my back and its higher than the other side but i never was bullied because of it but because of my weight. I went trough a rough time in those years but i met my boyfriend and he helped me trough it even when he doesnt understands it and i had my best friend by my side all the way trough. Now i still feel low some times but i hope to never go down like i once got. lots of love to all of you and think allways positive because there will always be someone for you.
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I Lara got trough double scoliosis and i did the operation because it would soon start to take my body to a stage that i could die and my family didnt wanted that so i made ir and nowadays i am ok whit it my back still have his scar and i have a curve on one side of my back and its higher than the other side but i never was bullied because of it but because of my weight. I went trough a rough time in those years but i met my boyfriend and he helped me trough it even when he doesnt understands it and i had my best friend by my side all the way trough. Now i still feel low some times but i hope to never go down like i once got. lots of love to all of you and think allways positive because there will always be someone for you.
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Vrdish
Hi Brandi, thanks for sharing your story. I have scoliosis, Im already 14 years after my surgery. Luckily I was never bullied at school, kids were even suporting me - they were calling to the hospital etc. The only unpleasantness I remember was only from the ADULTS side. I remember one story when I was at the hospital (15yr) getting prepared (for 2 months) for my back surgery. In the hallway of the hospital there was a new girl that arrived with her parents. Obviously I was wandering around them because I was very curious who the new girl is. The parent pointed at me and said to her straight up because youre going to look like this girl. That shocked and hurt me alot. They didnt even care if I could hear it.
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Hi Brandi, thanks for sharing your story. I have scoliosis, Im already 14 years after my surgery. Luckily I was never bullied at school, kids were even suporting me - they were calling to the hospital etc. The only unpleasantness I remember was only from the ADULTS side. I remember one story when I was at the hospital (15yr) getting prepared (for 2 months) for my back surgery. In the hallway of the hospital there was a new girl that arrived with her parents. Obviously I was wandering around them because I was very curious who the new girl is. The parent pointed at me and said to her straight up because youre going to look like this girl. That shocked and hurt me alot. They didnt even care if I could hear it.
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Carrie Harris
Brandi, just because you went through that, doesnt mean you are not beautiful and strong woman. You are a very beautiful woman. Other people and I feel sorry that you had to go through that. I also understand what its like to be different in school. I had depression and early signs of schizophrenia. It made it hard to get through high school because I was picked on by kids, who did not understand what I was going through. Kids are very cruel and they will be mean but what we all need to know is that dont listen to people and play on their words and actions. Brandi, you and I got through our things but we will always know that we are strong and we will perservere.
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Brandi, just because you went through that, doesnt mean you are not beautiful and strong woman. You are a very beautiful woman. Other people and I feel sorry that you had to go through that. I also understand what its like to be different in school. I had depression and early signs of schizophrenia. It made it hard to get through high school because I was picked on by kids, who did not understand what I was going through. Kids are very cruel and they will be mean but what we all need to know is that dont listen to people and play on their words and actions. Brandi, you and I got through our things but we will always know that we are strong and we will perservere.
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MORGAN SPENCER
I was in the same boat she was but less severe. I had kyphosis and scoliosis when I was in eighth grade. I had surgery on October 28, 2013 and my dad died a week earlier so that made things bad for me. I missed 4 months of school but kept straight As. I had to use the school elevator and carry around a suitcase. I never got bullied and I had my best friend and an amazing caring teacher to help me through the process. Things got easier for me. Im a sophomore in high school now and in gym class working out my back muscles and getting stronger. Im really glad I had the surgery. No more pain. Thank you for sharing your story. Very inspiring
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I was in the same boat she was but less severe. I had kyphosis and scoliosis when I was in eighth grade. I had surgery on October 28, 2013 and my dad died a week earlier so that made things bad for me. I missed 4 months of school but kept straight As. I had to use the school elevator and carry around a suitcase. I never got bullied and I had my best friend and an amazing caring teacher to help me through the process. Things got easier for me. Im a sophomore in high school now and in gym class working out my back muscles and getting stronger. Im really glad I had the surgery. No more pain. Thank you for sharing your story. Very inspiring
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Julie Besseat
Brandi We could have been back brace buddies together. I went through a similar experience and it was awful. I luckily was able to take my brAce off for 8 hours in a day which I chose school so nobody would knock into me and make fun of me. But I had to quit all my favorite sports after school and come home and wear it and wear oversized clothes. I had such low self esteem and after my surgery ppl made fun of my scar. I also grew my hair out to cover my scar. It took a lot of self love and growing up but now Im no longer ashamed and am really proud of my experience. Thanks for sharing your scoliosis story
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Brandi We could have been back brace buddies together. I went through a similar experience and it was awful. I luckily was able to take my brAce off for 8 hours in a day which I chose school so nobody would knock into me and make fun of me. But I had to quit all my favorite sports after school and come home and wear it and wear oversized clothes. I had such low self esteem and after my surgery ppl made fun of my scar. I also grew my hair out to cover my scar. It took a lot of self love and growing up but now Im no longer ashamed and am really proud of my experience. Thanks for sharing your scoliosis story
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Juliette Kratochvil
Hopefully this will encourage people to think before they speak/type. Every time I go on one of Brandis popsugar recipe videos Im bombarded with mean comments tearing her down on the most trivial details. Sometimes I think its down to jealousy because to me Brandi has the perfect personality for Youtube; bubbly, full of smiles and enthusiasm, creative. I thoroughly enjoy watching her videos and think she deserves more love and praise. The world is full of too much hate as it is. Love your work Brandi and the popsugar team I never get tired of your videos: ) xx
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Hopefully this will encourage people to think before they speak/type. Every time I go on one of Brandis popsugar recipe videos Im bombarded with mean comments tearing her down on the most trivial details. Sometimes I think its down to jealousy because to me Brandi has the perfect personality for Youtube; bubbly, full of smiles and enthusiasm, creative. I thoroughly enjoy watching her videos and think she deserves more love and praise. The world is full of too much hate as it is. Love your work Brandi and the popsugar team I never get tired of your videos: ) xx
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