На первый взгляд, фотографии из Instagram жительницы Сиднея Марианы Сфакианакис ничем не отличаются от тех, что ежедневно выкладывают красотки по всему миру: милые селфи и снимки сногсшибательной фигуры. И наверняка не многие из 52 тыс. ее подписчиков знали тайну, которая скрывалась за этими эффектными кадрами. Но недавно все изменилось.

Мариана выложила ее детские фотографии, где в замученной девочке с физиологическими проблемами узнать нынешнюю леди с идеальной фигурой просто невозможно, и рассказала о том, как тяжело она была больна и сколько ей пришлось преодолеть для борьбы с недугом.

MY STORY: I've been wanting to post this for a while. I hope this inspires all of you who have inspired me. I was born in Greece as a premature baby, doctors had told my mum prior to giving birth that I was going to be a still born and so we had no preparation for post labor. I was immediately rushed over to the intensive care unit but by that time I had lost large amounts of oxygen which caused damage to my brain resulting to a permanent condition called 'Cerebral Palsy'. This affected the movement in my legs, muscle control and balance. I lived in Greece until the age of 5 then moved to Australia seeking more advanced doctors and treatments. As a young kid I never really understood what was really happening and why I was different to all the other kids in school. I got bullied for not walking like all the others and for also being in a wheelchair. This caused major anxiety, depression and being so young I never really knew how to deal with it besides self harm. When I reached year 6 I had multi level surgery, almost not making it through the 8 hour procedure leaving me with 9 scars on my legs. The surgery was thankfully successful so I was on my way to recovery. I was in bed unable to move my legs for almost 8 months however I began to slowly learn how to walk again, step by step. Starting off with a frame, then crutches, to nothing at all. I had made major improvements in my walking and the fastest anyone has ever recovered from this surgery. I was so determined to get better and strut my stuff as the new me. Although I was told that I would never be 100% 'normal' my results were incredible and I was gratefully content. I never wanted to be perfect. Just better. Going through high school was also tough as the bullying continued and I was starting to lose hope. So I dropped out and joined my first gym. Thats when my life changed. I fell in love with fitness and I fell in love with myself. This journey to recovery and getting fit has not only changed me physically but most importantly, mentally. I owe everything to those who believed in me and love me just the way I am ❤ @transformationfitnation

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Когда мама Марианы была беременна, врачи прочили смерть плода, поэтому даже не пытались спасти еще не родившего ребенка. По воле судьбы девочка появилась на свет, но раньше установленного срока. Из-за неверного медицинского наблюдения Мариана долгое время была без кислорода, и это повлекло за собой страшные последствия: частичное повреждение мозга и детский церебральный паралич.

I learned the hard way that I cannot always count on others to respect my feelings. Even if I respect theirs. Being a good person doesn't guarantee that others will be good people too. You only have control over yourself and how you choose to be as a person. As for others you can only choose to accept them or walk away. ???

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До 6 лет каждый день жизни Марианы был настоящим испытанием, которое сопровождалось депрессией. Так было до тех пор, пока девочке не сделали операцию. Она начала ходить. На протяжении 8 месяцев она через боль и слезы проходила курс тяжелой реабилитации и вопреки всему победила болезнь.

Get a girl that can do both ??? It's all about the balance…

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Долгие годы эта сильная девочка продолжала бороться за свое здоровье. Ее главным оружием стали спорт и активные физические нагрузки. Систематические занятия помогли ей обрести не только силу, фантастическую фигуру, но и навсегда забыть о психологических проблемах, стать уверенной в себе. Сегодня Мариана личным примером призывает своих подписчиков никогда не сдаваться на пути к мечте.

Here's a rare photo of me wearing clothes ?? #chantelles22nd

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