I’m not sure kickboxing while pregnant is addressed in What to Expect When You’re Expecting, but that hasn’t stopped Caley Reece, six-time muay thai world champion, from continuing to train well into her third trimester of pregnancy.
The Australian fighter posted the training video (that’s the father, Marvin, holding the pads) below to her Facebook page and set off some spirited discussion on social media.
Few people would argue that maintaining this level of activity into a pregnancy is impressive, but the conversation on the baby’s well-being proved much more divisive, forcing even Reece herself to weigh in:
When Reece made the video, she knew it would serve as a catalyst for discussion – which is what she wanted. In a recent interview with Bek Heaton Photography, she admitted as much, saying, "Pregnancy is not an illness or sickness. It's not a reason to stop living. It's a reason to start looking after yourself. You are creating life so you need to be in good mental and physical condition. If not for yourself, then for your new addition."
Just a week after she posted her training video, this appeared in her Instagram feed:
Maddox Jesse Reece looks pretty healthy to me. I’m sure mom will have some pretty good pregnancy stories for him when he gets older.
Grieving couple comforting each other
This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.