I Just Wanted to Breathe
Video by Ashley Mitchell and Jeremy Mitchell. At Kshanti CrossFit in Virginia, Andrea West is best known as BabsBadass Bitch. Shes a hardworking athlete who has a rare disease called alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency, which raises risks for lung and liver diseases. After she finishes the workout, she cheers on fellow athletes, then she might reach for her inhaler. Once a week, she administers intravenous infusions on herself. She does CrossFit not just to stay healthy but also to stay alive. Her coach an
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