A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Held by Hooks, and Each Other

Facilitators and practitioners — the very people who bring so many suspensions to life — often pour their energy into others, quietly setting aside their own opportunities. Brenton and Brittany are one such example. Traveling all the way from Houston, TX, they came to the Ontario Suspension Convention not just to support, but to reconnect and release. In a rare and intimate moment, the two shared a couples suspension that allowed them to step out of their roles as caregivers and into a vulnerable space made just for them. Held aloft — inseparable — floating in the moment.

This was my favorite suspension I’ve done to date. I’ve done well over 100 suspensions at this point in time. I wish I had kept count over the past 16 years. This one was very special. My partner and I both went through some traumatic experiences before finding each other in this capacity. We’ve known each other for over 10 years though. And now together we feel like we can finally breathe and just live our lives. As facilitators we don’t often get the opportunity to let go and have others care for us. I feel like we grew together in that moment and bonded even deeper than we already were. It was like time stopped and everyone and everything around us disappeared and only we existed on those hooks together. I wish we could have stayed in that moment forever.

-Brenton @freak.show333

Brenton and Brittany have a combined suspension experience of over 25 years and specialize in facilitating private events and suspension practices (LTBQ+ friendly and inclusive, of course). If you are in the Houston, TX area and are looking for a suspension experience definitely check them out!

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