Rachel Haines is really good at gymnastics. And when you're really good at a really demanding sport, you eventually deal with injuries. At age 12, Rachel hurts her hamstring. At age 15, she fractures her spine.

Both times, Rachel is immediately taken to the team physician, a man named Larry Nassar.

Yes, that Larry Nassar.

Rachel's story is one of strength and survival — and, despite everything, a continued love of gymnastics. You can buy Rachel's book here. 

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Rachel Haines is really good at gymnastics. And when you're really good at a really demanding sport, you eventually deal with injuries. At age 12, Rachel hurts her hamstring. At age 15, she fractures her spine.Both times, Rachel is immediately taken to the team physician, a man named Larry Nassar.Yes, that Larry Nassar.Rachel's story is one of strength and survival — and, despite everything, a continued love of gymnastics. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Abused-Surviving-Assault-Gymnastics-Culture/dp/1538123851">You can buy Rachel's book here. </a>Support our new independent production (and get bonus content galore!) by joining TTFA Premium. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ttfa">Sign up.</a>Nora also writes sad &amp; funny books! You can <a href="https://www.noraborealis.com/books-new">buy them here</a>.You can catch up with TTFA on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ttfapodcast/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ttfapodcast">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ttfapodcast">Facebook </a>using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @<a href="https://instagram.com/noraborealis">noraborealis</a>.

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It's a question we ask (and get asked) all the time: “How are you?” And normally we just respond with “Fine!” even if we’re totally dying inside, so everyone can go about their day.
But it’s not always all that fine, is it?
“Terrible, Thanks For Asking” is a show by author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they’re really doing. It’s sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and almost always both. A production of Feelings & Co.

Terrible, Thanks For Asking

For ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and access to our full archive, including a supportive community of Terrible listeners, mail surprises and live sessions with our team, join us on Patreon.com/ttfa! — It's a question we ask (and get asked) all the time: “How are you?” And normally we just respond with “Fine!” even if we’re totally dying inside, so everyone can go about their day. But it’s not always all that fine, is it? “Terrible, Thanks For Asking” is a show by author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they’re really doing. It’s sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and almost always both. A production of Feelings & Co.

For ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and access to our full archive, including a supportive community of Terrible listeners, mail surprises and live sessions with our team, join us on Patreon.com/ttfa! — It's a question we ask (and get asked) all the time: “How are you?” And normally we just respond with “Fine!” even if we’re totally dying inside, so everyone can go about their day. But it’s not always all that fine, is it? “Terrible, Thanks For Asking” is a show by author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they’re really doing. It’s sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and almost always both. A production of Feelings &amp; Co.

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