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@SilkenLaumann

🇨🇦 Olympian, Mom, Motivational Speaker, Author of Unsinkable, Mental Health & Child Advocate. Optimist on human nature. Creator

Victoria BC
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Joined September 2009
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Aug 3

    We are freaking out with joy at the sight of these beautiful creatures off the end of our dock minutes ago!

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    15 hours ago

    Scars represent strength, not weakness. A backyard fire accident left Hana with second- and third-degree burns to 35 percent of her body. Here is her amazing story:

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  3. Aug 5

    Another highlight. 23miles up Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park. What a weekend.

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  4. Retweeted
    Aug 2

    DETERMINATION. 😤 just 10 weeks after her right leg was shattered in an on-water accident and five surgeries, won singles sculls 🥉 at Barcelona 1992 💪👏 One of the most inspiring performances in and history 👊

    Silken Laumann shows off her bronze medal.
    Silken Laumann mid-competition.
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  5. Aug 2

    We have been talking a lot about forgiveness this week . Here is one of my favourite quotes surrounding that topic.

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  6. Jul 31

    This baby was born on our dock! Canada is amazing 🇨🇦

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  7. Jul 31

    Yesterday, talked about human trafficking. We featured the amazing story of a young woman from Ontario who chose a path of forgiveness after breaking free. If you haven't read this, I highly recommend you do.

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    Jul 31

    Forgiveness can transform your life. Markie Ethier was human trafficked at the age of 19. She chose a path of recovery lead by forgiveness. You can too! Check out her interview:

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    Jul 30

    Today is World Day Against Human Trafficking. Markie Ethier was human trafficked at the age of 19. She chose a path of wellness and forgiveness. Here is her incredible story of recovery:

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  10. Retweeted
    Jul 27

    1 in 5 Canadian women report not being happy with their appearance. shares her experience with body hatred and her perspectives and strategies for dealing with body image.

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  11. Jul 26

    My daughter’s cat, who has managed to rule our home while she allegedly studies in Paris. May I do the laundry oh powerful one?

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  12. Retweeted
    Jul 25

    Build a life that drives your mental health, not a life that is driven by your mental health. Pay attention to the needs of your body, mind, and soul. A balanced life includes: 🎨 Passion Projects 🚲 Movement 👬 Relationships 🍇 Nutrition 🎧 Healthy Expression Be .

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  13. Jul 24

    I’m just so grateful to all our storytellers for sharing such vulnerable and powerful stories. 🙏🏼

    After trying to end her life, Désirée Jones found strength and hope through running, art and community. She lives her life to the fullest, despite her ongoing battle with depression. Here is her story:
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  14. Jul 24

    Self care is essential to our health. I do something for myself every day. And most days I do several things. Even when I had young children I knew looking after myself enabled me to look after others. What does self care look like to you?

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    Jul 22

    Carlie Kilduff was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 1999. Her beautiful journey to wellness teaches us the power of healthy expression and self-care.

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  16. Jul 21

    This is about the right size of coke!

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  17. Jul 20

    Intermittent fasting is very popular right now. I still believe that most women need to eat to support healthy mood and energy. Eat vegetables and protein at breakfast and if you feel like fasting eat breakfast mid-morning.

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  18. Retweeted
    Jul 18

    We often question why... but life has a way..... I remember vividly April 6th, 2018. They woke up to win a game but forever changed a nation. 💚💛

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  19. Retweeted
    Jul 19

    Whole health requires whole happiness. ✌🏻

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  20. Jul 17

    Our WE trip to Kenya may well have been the best trip of our lives. So grateful for this experience with my son.

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