Twitch streamer HoneyPuu recently surprised her fans with a moving TikTok video in which she shared her personal experience with scoliosis. What she talks about and what it means for her is explained by MeinMMO.
Who is HoneyPuu?
- Isabell “HoneyPuu” Schneider, or simply “Isa”, has made a name for herself in the world of live streaming (via Twitch).
- At 23 years old, she is one of the most prominent German Twitch streamers and even temporarily outperformed the viewership of big names like Amouranth.
- In addition to “Just Chatting” and various gaming formats, she captivates primarily with her warm and open personality.
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How did HoneyPuu end up talking about her condition? On August 30, HoneyPuu released a TikTok video based on a snippet from one of her streams in the past days.
In this stream, she reported on an incident where she received a 30 kg heavy package. Due to her condition scoliosis, she asked the delivery person for help carrying it up because she lived on the first floor. However, he refused. She then decided to return the package. This led to numerous questions from her viewers regarding her condition.
What is scoliosis? Isa then explained that she suffers from scoliosis. This is a condition in which the spine is curved sideways.
Here you can see the clip:
To give her viewers a better insight into her condition, HoneyPuu presented a comparison image of a spine that is said to be very similar to her own. She explained that a curvature of the spine and a pelvic tilting are clearly visible in the picture.
Doctors have confirmed to her that without this condition she would probably be 2 centimeters taller. She joked that it might even be 3 centimeters. The scoliosis developed in her at the age of 13 and is not congenital.
In the comments on her TikTok video, she also mentioned that due to her condition, she had to wear a corset in the past to support her spine.
How does HoneyPuu deal with it? HoneyPuu showed her viewers how she actually stands when she wouldn’t correct herself to stand straight. She joked: ‘This is the Leaning Tower of Pisa – no, Isa, sorry.’
HoneyPuu’s openness and courage to share her personal experience with scoliosis has gained great acclaim in the Twitch community. Many viewers praise her honesty. HoneyPuu once again proves that she is not only a talented streamer but also an inspiring personality for her fans.
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