12/05/2026
I wanted to share my vulnerable self with you all in the hope that it will benefit others 🙏🏼
When we suddenly lost our dad — truly the best dad anyone could wish for — I lost a part of myself too.
As a Pilates instructor, the passion and enthusiasm I’d always brought to my classes slowly disappeared. I convinced myself I was hiding it well and that my teaching hadn’t changed, but sadly that wasn’t true. Over time, I lost a few students because they felt I just wasn’t fully present anymore.
It was a huge blow. I had always prided myself on being there for every individual in my class, so to feel like I’d let people down shattered my confidence and left me at rock bottom.
Eventually, I had to ask myself: what can I do to find my way back? How could I rebuild belief in myself, return to the high standards I valued, and show my students that I still genuinely cared about them and their journeys?
So I made a decision. I invested in myself again — some new Pilates outfits (thank you, Bamboo Clothing), some new equipment, and most importantly, I sat down and spoke honestly with my classes. I apologised and told them I was ready to come back. Deep down, I knew my dad would hate the thought of his loss taking away the passion I loved so much.
The response from my students was overwhelming. We cried together, shared stories, and many of them opened up about their own experiences with grief and loss. They told me they were simply returning the same love, care, and support I had shown them over the years. They believed in me, understood I needed time, and reminded me of the positive foundation I had helped build in their own Pilates journeys.
Their kindness carried me through one of the hardest periods of my life.
What an incredible group of women — uplifting, empowering, and supporting one another. A true Pilates family, and one I will always be grateful for.
Since then, I’ve continued rebuilding my confidence, rediscovering my passion, and growing stronger alongside the wonderful people around me. 🙏🏼
Thanks dad, for making me who I am today 💕
