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Thank you seems too simple.

Thank you to @kokomohumane for reaching out and asking how to support our mom during her treatments.

Thank you for doing this so she can see it. So she can know how amazing and loved she is not only by her family, her friends, her friends of friends and family, and of course all of the animals who now will have free furever homes one celebratory weekend in September, in her honor. 💚

Photo 1: Humane Society Volunteers and mom's dog walking crew
Photo 2: Display explaining Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
Photo 3: The surprise 💚

#kokomohumanesociety #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #rescueanimals by @dawn733

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2 months ago

Yearly bday selfie. 46 trips around the sun (yesterday).

This year has taught me a few things:
* time is finite - spend it wisely - don't waste it on those who take it (and you) for granted
* being everyone's emotional support human is cool but allowing ppl to emotionally support you is cooler
* say I love you to your people
* hugs are I guess kinda ok-ish - still working on it
* saying no to plans to prioritize mental rest doesn't make you a bad friend, it makes them a bad friend if they don't value that part of you
* my grandma was 💯 right when she said slowing down and watching the squirrels fixes a bad day by @dawn733

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3 months ago

Happy Mother's Day to the strongest woman I know. I can't begin to say how much you mean to me or how much I love you. You've shown me how to live aligned with your values, how to rise above hard times, and most recently, how to look fear in the eyes and laugh in its face. We've got a mountain ahead of us, but one thing I definitely get from you is your stubborn refusal to quit. You're my best friend. Happy Mother's Day. From me...and Hank, who has forgotten me completely.

*context*
Mom was recently diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer. She had the tumor removed last month, and symptoms have basically disappeared. She's remained positive, upbeat, and prayed up. Because of course she is. Have you met my mom?

We're tackling the next steps head on. Thoughts, prayers, moon water, vibes, whatever you've got we will take it. Did you know they mark your head before they cut it open? YES and cancer sucks. by @dawn733

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5 months ago

Ok Greeno, you're getting your own post this time.

Thank you for not only coaching me, but hearing me. Not only critiquing me, but seeing me.

You have built a confident lifter. I'm not confident in much; my anxiety and inner critic stay loud at all times. Your coaching style and genuine conversations keep them at bay and make space for me to see my abilities. Whether or not I ever PR again, thank you for that alone. Although...I'm confident I'll PR. 😏

I love this first picture because it was a very real moment between us. Two beat up Master's Lifters sharing old war wounds and discussing longevity in the sport. It's a very hard thing for those of us with a strong competitive drive to even consider the concept of adjusting expectations and goals, and you had that conversation with me earnestly. I'm not sure what my lifting journey looks like (no I'm not stopping!!) but I know I'm in the right hands for whatever's next.

And it was AWESOME to share the platform with you! Few people get to have that moment with their coach and it's not lost on me. It was definitely special and adds to the value of this experience.

Til the next one. 💚 by @dawn733

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7 months ago

✨️ The Bar Showdown Recap ✨️

Man this one was fun! I went into this meet after a pretty solid prep feeling "deceptively good". I have been babysitting some shoulder issues, so ensuring it was solid was top priority going into this meet. Didn't hit the numbers I wanted but I had a BLAST anyway...it's hard to be in your head when @bamaburr is hyping you up before each lift. I kept some of that in so you could see us play.

Biggest successes of the day: 1. My shoulder held up enough for me to hit 3 benches! 2. I let myself have fun even after missing my goals. Seems simple, but oh so hard in the moment.

S: 102.5/107.5x/107.5 National Record
B: 50/52.5/55 National Record
D: 117.5/125/127.5x State Record
Total: whatever that adds up to 😂 National Record

Thanks to @mommy_n_ry_lifts for taking good care of me. I've never had blood sugar issues before so those gummy bears came in clutch for that 3rd squat 😘 not to mention you're crazy strong and also crazy NICE. Greeno hit the lottery with you, my dear. (He's gonna get his own post.)

@heather1231 and @yourthighness_lifts I couldnt have picked better roomies and partners in crime for this! Heather, it's a given - you're stuck with me. Roz, be careful you might end up in the same boat. The goodest "good girls" I know. 😏

Loved meeting new strong friends and connecting with teammates for the first time in person. 💚

Yes, the pros were there and it was INSANE to see them lift in person. Sam Rice is so nice. She told me her daughter said she's "smaller in person" and her traps determined that was a lie. 😂

Thank you as always to my family for your support and love, and taking care of Hank and Haven. Thanks to my friends and those who have checked in on me throughout these crazy chapters of my life. Lifting in the garage is lonely, but you make a girl feel loved.

Lastly, to those folks that think your muscle withers away and dies when you hit 40...it doesn't. Your bones need strength training. Your heart and mental health need movement and exercise. If you need encouragement, hit me up. I gotchu. 💚 taken in Crestview, Florida by @dawn733

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7 months ago

Living my best Byers life at the salon with @ginja01 earlier today.

#strangerthings #byersfamilyresemblance by @dawn733

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7 months ago

This is a picture I took during an activity with my then second graders in 2017. I simply asked them what they loved about school and set them free. It popped up in my memories today.

Given the state of the world right now with people losing SNAP benefits, (unbelievable) arguments over whether or not children should be fed free lunches at school, let's stop looking to the "left" or the "right" and instead in the faces of the children it affects.

This very real student of mine was happy to come to school every day simply because she got to eat two guaranteed meals. It's not a parenting failure. Her parent worked. It's a systemic failure. Work should provide for your LIFE - not just your bills.

She (and all children) are worth it.

#feedthechildren #feedthecommunity #schoollunch #snap #awareness #foodinsecurity by @dawn733

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a year ago

Halloween dress up week at work w the good boy!

Pjs, Black and Orange (he's colorblind how dare you question his yellow), Face Painting (kissing booth), and Costumes. He was scared to death of my anglerfish so the shark had to stay home that day lol

Last slide is costume contest winners for staff and students 😂 I'm the staff champ 2yrs running. Jayona was an amazing Papa Smurf!
#hank #Halloween #kokomohumanesociety by @dawn733

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a year ago

The gasp I gusped.

Jayona asked me to "write something just for her" and told me she would gift me something from it. I thought it was going to be something like a painting but let me tell you THIS GIRL GOT IT TATTOOED ON HER!! Yes I poked it to see if it was real. 😂

She told me many meaningful things about her decision, including that I am her Ms. Honey (from Matilda). I rewatched Matilda last night and sobbed at nearly every interaction with Ms. Honey because, quite frankly, it's one thing to WANT to be an integral voice in your students' lives, it's a whole other thing when you realize that you actually are.

I meant every word of that simple note. Jayona, you are an example of determination and perseverance. I am honored to be part of your journey. We are bonded for life now, girl. 💚

Attached are: the video reveal, her TikTok she made w the Matilda voice over, and pics of us. by @dawn733

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a year ago

Bit of a different meet recap this time. The lifts aren't my big takeaway from the day, so just sharing what is. It was an ok lifting meet, but a good for the soul kind of meet.

Prep was going great until stress kicked me in the teeth. A month-ish out I found myself filing for a protection order on a man with whom I'd had regular contact who said he had sexual fantasies about me, including but not limited to r*ping me, and 2 wks out I had to face him in court. To say that my sleep, mental game and stress management were challenged is an understatement. Lifts became inconsistent and I all but forgot how to wear my belt or position myself in deads. Trauma is wild. Therapy is cool. I highly recommend it.

So, this meet recap goes out to my people who stuck by me and supported me thru all this. The ones that held me together and cheered me on through the highs and lows. The ones who believed in me when my confidence was all over the place.

My coworkers who are now some of my closest friends, my boss who's insanely supportive and fiercely protective, Heather who is the OG of it all, my family who is and will forever be my biggest fan (and vice versa), and anyone else who watched from home or asked about it later.

Greeno - thank you for being flexible and willing to pivot as things took a dive. Your words of encouragement still ring in my ears. It's not the squat pr we wanted, but we didnt fall apart and are primed to keep moving forward. Onward.

This was the first meet I've done *with* my sister. She did amazing. New prs. 2 state records. Coach proud. Sister even more so.

You guys seriously held me together. Love you all. 💚

And because like 3 of you are still curious:
S: 110 (2/3)
B: 57.5 (2/2 scratched my third for shoulder)
D: 122.5 (2/3)
Set 4 new state records in my new age group.

And one last thank you to the folks at Circle City for a meet so efficient that I think we all got a little bonus cardio thrown in. Thanks for keeping us safe and for the hype. 10/10 will lift here again.

#powerlifting #plu #powerliftingunited taken in Circle City Strength by @dawn733

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a year ago

Watched some big bois pull a fire truck today. Shoutout to the professional strongmen who came by our little town to train on their way to their next comp! And kudos to one of Kokomo's own who was down for the challenge. Watch that video thru the end to see the joy of the team. 💚 That's what it's all about folks! by @dawn733

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Many things in life are as PUNK as PBS.

*Being a woman
*Fighting against injustice
*Protecting the vulnerable
*Speaking up even when your voice shakes
*Working thru and finding power in your traumas
*Fighting against workplace violence and harassment
*Ensuring students have a safe learning environment
*Living with chronic disease and invisible disability
*Defying societal norms
*Having honest and challenging conversations with people who are different from you
*Eating the food
*Not falling prey to shitfluencers
*Strength training in your 40s+
*Not washing your hair for 5 days (lol just me?)

Add yours in the comments!! 👇

Get you a shirt from @twocrowcollective and support all things PUNK. 🤘

#PBS #pbsispunk #twocrow #strengthtraining #mentalhealth #pioneerfit #gymrat by @dawn733

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