The courage not to accept normal magnifies everything else.
Summary
The courage not to accept normal is at the heart of Fitter for Having It, and it’s the one thing that magnifies everything.
Insight
I never looked back from that experience of taking my first injection. When the nurse asked me to be brave, I took the needle from her hand. However, it was other people who showed me what real bravery looked like: courage not to give up on your dreams, courage not to settle for normal. In the early days it was my Mum, Dad, my sister and my first doctor who supported my sporting passion. Then Gary Mabbutt showed me that with T1D you can win FA Cups and play sport at the highest level. Without learning to be courageous, I would never have gone to the Simpson Desert or been Fitter for Having It.
These Moves are drawn from lived experience and reflect my ‘Fitter for Having It’ approach.
They are not medical advice. Always consult qualified health professionals before adjusting your T1D plan.