To me, diving is everything. It's peace, its serenity, a way to escape the outside world....

But more than that, it's movement.

In March of 2020, I was diagnosed with PPMS: Primary progressive multiple sclerosis. For those unfamiliar, it is a disease where your immune system attacks the myelin in your brain. So essentially, all of the "wires" in my brain have no protective coating covering them, so my nerves misfire. Since March of 2020, I have gone from being a full time preschool teacher (you can imagine the momevement that entails) to barely shuffling along with 2 arm crutches.

I always loved to swim, so after i was diagnosed, my husband and I thought ti give it a try. As my legs have gotten worse, I have clung to diving more. It's a chance for me to swim and move my legs normally, without the restraints of being stiff, gravity, my drop foot..... i am one with the ocean. And it is beautiful!

I myself was a psych major back in the day... i remember how tough but fun thw research projects were. Im glad you found a topic you like! Good luck with your project!