Body Confidence
Like many people, plus-sized or not, Madelyn still struggled with her body image. In 2013, she decided to finally face her biggest fear: wearing a swimsuit in public. At 43, she figured it was finally time to take control and show the world how much she loved her new body. The only issue was that while she had the confidence, she didn't have the beach to show it off at. Luckily, her kids had another idea...
Waterpark Fun
The best location to have some fun, show off a new suit, and catch sun rays? Well, that's a waterpark! The Missouri summers can be pretty ruthless, so the day was a welcome change of scenery. Madelyn purchased a new black bikini and brought the family to Adventure Oasis, a waterpark that many in Missouri hailed as one of the best. She was excited the show off her new body to a group of strangers, but things were about to go very south...
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