"It made me feel I wasn't alone." Star shooter, Silver Ferns Maia Wilson reveals being overwhelmed by the huge outpouring of support for her heartfelt Instagram post, revealing her longtime struggles with body image. By 19 years of age, Maia had represented New Zealand in both basketball and netball. Turning down a US Basketball Scholarship, just out of high school to play with the Silver Ferns, Maia has faced tragedy and learnt to deal with adversity, breaking down her inner demons. She hopes to educate other up and coming athletes about overcoming setbacks, dealing with a high performance environment, and the pressure to fit a certain body image.
Music credit: Hard Boiled, Kevin MacLeod
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By Wendy Petrie"It made me feel I wasn't alone." Star shooter, Silver Ferns Maia Wilson reveals being overwhelmed by the huge outpouring of support for her heartfelt Instagram post, revealing her longtime struggles with body image. By 19 years of age, Maia had represented New Zealand in both basketball and netball. Turning down a US Basketball Scholarship, just out of high school to play with the Silver Ferns, Maia has faced tragedy and learnt to deal with adversity, breaking down her inner demons. She hopes to educate other up and coming athletes about overcoming setbacks, dealing with a high performance environment, and the pressure to fit a certain body image.
Music credit: Hard Boiled, Kevin MacLeod
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