Arlyn Smith

I have dealt with much in my life, but in the end I am only myself.) I have dealt with mental illness, physical disabilities, substance abuse , eating disorders, self mutilation, and on. Life is what you make it; I want to inspire people to have courage and be themselves in this world: regardless ofsex,religion, political, age, ethnicity, mental or physical state,ETC. Differences make us who we are, Nothing about an individual makes them “lesser”. I fight stereotypes on a daily basis; I find myself wiser now that I do not let society dictate my value. Know yourself and be confident in the wonder that is you. I created my page to inspire others and Impart my experiences in the hope that it may brighten and lend a sense of hope. I am a USAPL powerlifter and Paralympics hopeful. I hold 4 NASM CPTs. I’m a CNU philosophy major. I have also studied Psychology , Business , journalism, and medicine. I am currently also a writer. I am also a peer counselor, advocate for NAMI (mental health. Cerebeller stroke and spinocerebellar ataxia battler. Sober and recovered from an eating disorder since 2013.