Brescia Dover

When I was in sixth grade, I began struggling with a severe eating disorder. Social media was not around at the time, & my eating disorder stemmed from the need to control something in my life…

After months of doctor’s appointments, nutritionist meetings, & endless therapy, I was admitted to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital on Christmas Eve. I spent Christmas in the psychiatric unit, wondering if I would ever get better. And after being stabilized and discharged from there, I relapsed all over again. This time, my mom and I headed to Denver Children’s Hospital, where they were seeing girls my age. These were some of the hardest days for my whole family & I.

I had developed a deep love for horses over the years, & I kept begging my parents to let me take riding lessons. I started to ride & my dad came up with the idea of taking me to Wyoming, to spend a summer with my aunt and uncle on their ranch.

My life changed that summer. I met my horse Blu & developed a connection with him that healed me. It’s hard to believe, unless you have lived it… but there is something incredibly healing about the horse & human connection.

My dream is to have an equine therapy center of my own someday. I work incredibly hard in my career & personal life to be able to achieve that goal.

Although I no longer have Blu, I hold onto him in my heart. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity I had to spend a summer healing with horses.

#equinetherapy #horses #mentalhealth

Watch the full story here:
https://youtu.be/4YvjABv6UBA?si=iOO1L...

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5 days ago | [YT] | 7

Brescia Dover

Nothing is spookier than… (Ankylosing Spondylitis edition) What else would you add to this list??

#ankylosingspondylitis #autoimmune #hipdysplasia #pao

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1 week ago (edited) | [YT] | 2

Brescia Dover

I think one of the hardest parts of going through major surgeries or living with chronic illness is accepting that life doesn’t always move at the pace you imagined it would.

I’ve spent a lot of my twenties recovering, sitting in doctor’s offices, learning to trust my body again, and watching life continue around me while I felt like I was standing still. And even now, there are days when I struggle with how different things look from what I once pictured.

But something I’m learning is that I can be grateful for my life while still grieving the things my health has taken from me. I can be strong and still have hard days. And I can be proud of how far I’ve come without pretending any of it has been easy.

So if you’re in a season of healing, recovering, or simply trying to figure out life in a body that feels unpredictable, I hope these little reminders find you when you need them. You’re not alone in this. 🤍

#chronicillnessawareness #surgeryrecovery #invisibleillness

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

Brescia Dover

I feel like there’s so much pressure in your 20s to have everything figured out. Get married, buy the house, build the career, start a family and somehow know exactly where your life is headed. But life doesn’t always happen in that order, and sometimes your 20s look a lot more like rebuilding your health, starting over, changing direction and learning how to take care of yourself in ways you never expected.

I’ve had to remind myself of this a lot, especially when it feels like everyone around you is hitting certain milestones and your life looks completely different. Being on a different timeline doesn’t mean you’re behind. It just means your story is unfolding differently, and I think there’s something really freeing about accepting that.

You are allowed to take your time becoming who you’re meant to be.

#mentalhealth #cancersurvivor #20s

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1 month ago | [YT] | 22

Brescia Dover

As someone who has lived with different forms of mental health challenges over the years, it’s incredibly important to me that I take care of not just my physical health, but my mental health too. These are all my mental health hacks that I’ve implemented over the years.

If you’re living with any form of mental health challenge, you are not alone, and I see you.❤️‍🩹

#MentaHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #health

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2 months ago | [YT] | 9

Brescia Dover

When I was first diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, I was really scared. In fact, it didn’t just affect my physical health, it also affected my mental health. But today, my perspective has changed… I look at my autoimmune condition as my greatest teacher & my reminder to slow down & listen to my body.

#autoimmune #mentalhealth #ankylosingspondylitis

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2 months ago | [YT] | 8

Brescia Dover

Something you should know about me is this kind of fashion is my favorite kind of fashion. I am a vintage dress lover through & through. I will forever be a girl who finds the magic in beautiful dresses like these.

If you live with a chronic illness, don’t forget to do things that bring you joy (like run around in vintage dresses.)

#vintage #style #fashion

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2 months ago | [YT] | 4

Brescia Dover

In my daily coconut yogurt bowl I add collagen from ​‪@EquipFoods‬ which has been a game changer for my autoimmune disease!

Grass-Fed Collagen supports joints, gut lining, skin elasticity, hair, & nails.

Use the link below or BRESCIA15 for 15% off any Equip products!👇🏻(this one is my favorite)

www.equipfoods.com/BRESCIA15?q=grass-fed-collagen

5 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 3

Brescia Dover

It was such an honor to be on the "Just In Time to Save a Life" podcast. We discussed mental health, my cancer journey, grit, & so much more!

7 months ago | [YT] | 3

Brescia Dover

Hi YouTube Family! I am trying to get a better understanding of the kind of content you would benefit most from on my page. Answer below! 

Thank you for being here. Your support means more than you know.

9 months ago | [YT] | 3