The Will and the Way

Some people discover what they want to do or be at a young age, while some of us grapple with the question their entire lives. For Sydney, she knew she had loved giraffes ever since she was young. As a kid, she archived and enjoyed anything and everything with a giraffe print on it.

While her peers spent time playing and hanging out together, Sydney spared her extra time to go to the zoo and look at giraffes. To her, the standout feature of the animal was its long, slender neck. You have to admit the giraffes’ necks are graceful, and she believed she could also lengthen hers to achieve the same look.

The Rings Snatched Her Freedom

At first, being famous was fun. After all, Sydney was living her dream life and even getting paid for it. However, the attention soon began to take its toll. She found it hard to maintain a private life, as she couldn’t even go shopping without being interrupted by strangers, most of whom cared about her rings but not her personality.

The brass rings also meant that she had to give up many activities that required too much movement. These included leisure activities such as swimming and hiking and basic practices like driving. Despite achieving her dream, Sydney did not anticipate such a complicated lifestyle.

Experts Have Their Say

After gaining fame, the experts chipped in their opinions about wearing the brass rings as Sydney did. Southern California orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Nissanoff, cautioned against using the method to extend the neck as it could injure nerves in the neck. However, the Kayan women started very young, so there was room for growth.

In Sydney’s case, Dr. Jonathan said that she had started too late when her body was already mature. This meant that she was only stretching her skin and pulling down her collarbone and ribcage. These observations made her feel like her dream no longer served her, and she lost the will to continue risking her health for it.