Zara Bronwyn's Blog (1)

I was diagnosed with a back disorder at a very young age. At 12, I was put into a back brace for 23 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a teenager who is already awkward and going through a tough time in school anyway, this was devastating! Losing friends because of this terrible affliction was he icing on this bittersweet cake and not having a lot of money, I was forced to wear my mom's clothes (who bless her heart, was not much of a fashionista!)

For years, I endured being picked on and…