In this powerful Body+Soul feature, writer Lauren Williamson dives into Sam Bloom’s journey from a life-changing accident in Thailand to becoming a world champion para surfer. Sam reflects on rediscovering the ocean, the honesty of friendships like Turia Pitt’s, and the surreal experience of having Naomi Watts portray her in Penguin Bloom. She also shares the mental and physical work it takes to compete, and why she’ll always speak truthfully about living with a spinal cord injury. It’s a raw and inspiring read that dives deep into strength, honesty, and healing, click to explore more.
