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I’ve been writing a lot lately about grief and loss after my best friend died. “Happy skating” is still very much something I’d like to return to fully and be able to be a positive influence with. This is the way I’m able to right now. I’ve been processing the sadness by sharing useful takeaways…
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If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, it can be heavy and a lot to process on your own. As skaters it’s not something we acknowledge, but so many of us have lost someone and go through a period of grieving. Idk, it’s not something everyone feels comfortable talking about, but I’m willing.…
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While it isn’t the most feel-good topic, finding your way back to being happy again after a period of grief and loss means learning how to move through it. I have a lot of experience with this I’m ready to share, especially since it’s fresh right now. This may not be for everybody, but it’s here…
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First read my previous post about “Happy Skating – Finding Joy in the Journey” if you haven’t yet. This is a continuation of those thoughts. Happy Skating is an Aspiration + InspirationI aspire to be a happy skater and to inspire others to be happy skating. What makes you happy is individual but probably shared…
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I just began my whole new brand called “Happy Skating” as I retired Simon Slays #55, and I was so excited to begin posting to encourage that in my community and begin sharing valuable content again as I’m inspired and able to… then my best friend (who I met through skating) died suddenly. I’m shocked.…
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As of January 2024, I’m officially retiring my skate name “Simon Slays #55”. Thank you for any part you had in my time as Simon Slays #55- it all shaped my experience and I’m grateful for all of it. It’s time to lay it to rest, so I can pour into a new era and…
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