Canada-Toronto

Hi, my name is Holly and I’m 14 years old and I live in Toronto. I really enjoy baking, volleyball, downhill skiing, and summer camp. I live with my mom, dad, sister, dog, and hamster. I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 7 years old.  It was really hard and scary when I first found out. When I went to Sick Kids for the first time for a brace fitting, we were told about Curvy Girls. I went to a meeting before I got my first brace and it was really helpful to meet other girls who have the same thing I do. I am now on my fourth brace and soon to be fitted for my fifth. I wear my brace for 20 hours a day and my curves are holding steady.

I want to help other girls who are going through the same struggle to feel loved, confident, and beautiful. Along the way, I’ve learned different tricks to staying cool in the summer and found some good clothes that work well with my brace. I also just want to have fun and get to know lots of girls with scoliosis in Toronto.