Few of the beach photographs that many women share on social media become viral. Thousands of people shared a coastal photo that a lady had uploaded of herself in a bathing suit quite rapidly, and it’s understandable why the image went viral when you saw it in its entirety.
Aimee Copeland hasn’t always felt at ease with her body, like many women do, and she has good cause to be uneasy. According to Cosmopolitan, the then-24-year-old graduate student at the University of Georgia, who was pursuing a master’s degree in psychology, met a horrible end in May 2012 when she and her companions hopped onto a makeshift zip line they discovered in a Carrollton, Georgia, creek. Regretfully, Aimee’s appearance would be permanently altered by the accident.
The zip line, which was compared to “not much more than a dog wire with handlebars,” broke during Aimee’s second turn. Aimee told People that she suffered a serious gash on her calf after colliding with the jagged rocks below. Unfortunately, the young woman did not realize at the moment how arduous the path ahead would be for her. Aimee was sent home after having her wounds treated with 22 surgical staples, but she couldn’t get rid of the sensation that “something just didn’t feel right” in her leg.
Aimee woke up three days later with blood blisters on her left leg. She couldn’t speak, and oddly, her tongue was “shriveled up in her mouth.” Naturally, Aimee was hurried to the hospital to obtain clarification. There, a very rare flesh-eating bacterial illness known as necrotizing fasciitis was identified in her medical history. If left untreated, this illness can swiftly become lethal.
Aimee’s body was being severely damaged by a life-threatening illness, therefore all of her limbs were amputated in an attempt to preserve her life. It worked, but the young woman lost her right leg, left foot, and both hands, leaving her permanently and badly scarred. But instead of succumbing to the natural deep melancholy that such awful circumstances would bring on, Aimee made the decision to fight for her life and never give up.
“I refused to allow anything to impede my progress. Aimee clarified, “There’s always hope for tomorrow and that enduring impulse to keep trying and never give up.
Aimee shared details of her arduous and protracted recuperation on social media; nevertheless, certain aspects of her story proved more challenging to disclose than others, including pictures displaying all of her amputations and scars. Years after her accident, nevertheless, she made that precise decision. Aimee shared a happy photo of herself while on vacation in Puerto Rico to commemorate her journey of body acceptance and love.
Aimee, wearing a two-piece bikini, grinned for the camera while exposing every inch of her body, including her scars and amputations, in an effort to encourage people to embrace their bodies for what they are, warts and all.
Aimee wrote, “It has taken me a long time to become comfortable with and accept my new body,” as the photo’s caption, reassuring everyone that their bodies are ready for the beach no matter how they may appear. “There is great beauty in our defects because we are all made flawed. Character is developed by the skin grafts and scars! What matters most is what you do with what you have; possessions are not as important as actions.
According to Metro, Aimee Copeland started her career as a public speaker and an advocate for people with disabilities following her devastating zip-lining accident, which resulted in amputations. She still serves as an inspiration to others through her social media posts and public speaking engagements, more than ten years after her injuries. Apart from her advocacy work, Aimee chose to study for a Ph.D. in psychology at the University of West Georgia, demonstrating that no matter what unfortunate events we encounter, we can still achieve success and realize our aspirations.
Aimee clarified, “I’ve let go of the girl I was before.” “I’ve accepted who I am in its entirety.”
Kudos to this young lady for being a multifaceted inspiration. Aimee not only radiates unending optimism in the midst of extreme hardship, but she also serves as a reminder to all of us that we can accept our flaws and find beauty in the distinctive forms that make up our bodies. She also shows that, if we have the proper mindset regarding our difficulties in mind, we can work hard to overcome any challenge we may encounter. She triumphed against tragedy, and we can too.
After a real tough divorce, Kevin Costner, 67, found love again—And you might know her aswell
Kevin Costner has always spoken of his now ex-wife Christine Baumgartner with fondness so the news of them divorcing after 19 years of marriage came as a shock not only to the couple’s fans but to the actor himself.
However, people close to the couple say Christine, who was the one to file for divorce, allegedly warned her husband that she would leave him had he continued be absent from home because of work.
Apparently, Costner’s absence was ‘hard’ for Baumgartner who wanted him to spend more time at home with his family in Santa Barbara.
“During filming, Kevin is not around very much. His absence has been very hard for her,” a source reportedly said. Another insider reported that while Costner was aware that his wife was not happy in their marriage, her filing for divorce was nonetheless a shock to him.
“Christine doesn’t want him to throw himself into another project. He has been obsessed with filming Horizon since last year. She wasn’t happy about it,” a source reported.
“At times, his career has taken precedence over his home life,” another source added.
“All of this success and excitement over the new project probably took his attention away from his family more than he realized. Since it didn’t look like that would change and likely could get worse, it caused tension at home,” the source added.
Christine cited “irreconcilable differences” and a spokesperson of the actor said in a statement, “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond Mr. Costner’s control have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action.”
“We ask that his, Christine’s and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time.”
Baumgartner was seeking $161,000 a month in child support for their three children, Cayden Wyatt, 15, Hayes Logan, 14, and Grace Avery, 13.
In order to try and guarantee this income, Baumgartner went to court, but it was Costner who scored the victory, as per his fans, although the actor said there were ‘no winners’ in the bruising battle.
Namely, a judge in Santa Barbara slashed Baumgartner’s child support payments to $63,000 per month, which is less than half of the $129,000 she currently gets and considerably less than the $161,000 she asked for.
“You know, when you have a life that long with somebody, there is no winner…and it’s this big, crazy thing called life and how it unravels so quickly,” the actor told Fox News Digital.
“One minute you feel like you’re on top of the world, and then you realize how, you know, how vulnerable you are,” he added.
However, following the tough period he’s gone through, it seems like the Yellowstone star has found new love.
There have been speculations circulating that Costner is dating singer Jewel.
The two were recently seen together at a tennis event on Richard Branson’s Necker Island for the Inspiring Children Foundation.
As per TMZ, the two took a plane to the Caribbean and spent nearly a week together.
An insider told the magazine, “There was definitely something going on,” confirming that the pair indeed vacationed in the Caribbean together.
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