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“I spent a good portion of my life being unable to honor my feelings. When I started the process of having real friendships it was a huge change. I still struggle with it because it is not familiar ground.”

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Bonnie St. John

Bonnie St. John is a renowned ski racer, born on November 7, 1964. She achieved significant success in the early 1980s and won gold medals at the 1984 Winter Olympics. St. John's career was marked by challenges, as she had her legs amputated following a severe accident in her youth. Despite these hardships, she persevered and became a legend in sports with her exceptional athletic abilities and indomitable spirit. more

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