Women share how life’s journey feels long and painful when you have to do it all by yourself, whether it is doing hair or makeup, or working full-time. It is more like a journey that makes you learn to breathe, talk, and shower all over again.. How to live life. But life still rolls forwards, and she has been doing it for 5 years!
May 20, 2019 – today marks 5 years since I’ve became disabled with a c5-c7 spinal cord injury. I had to re-learn how to breathe, talk, eat, drink, get dressed, shower, & so much more of the basic necessities we take for granted.
They call your anniversary of becoming disabled “Life Day” – as in my second chance at life after a tragic injury. Although I lost a lot with my injury such as losing the ability to walk, I’m very grateful my mind is still working and I didn’t sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury.
When I first became disabled, I thought my life was over. I fell into a severe depression. I rarely left my house, I barely showered, had very little appetite, & would just sit on the couch. However, I kept telling myself I’d bounce back better than ever. Never in my wildest dreams would I think I’d get myself out of that gnarly depression.
Within 5 years, I can proudly say I’m living on my own again, returned back to working full time, re-learned how to do my hair and make up, my hand function improved, & I feel so much more motivated to become more independent & stronger in physical therapy.
While this day is sad; filled with a lot of emotions and tears, I hope one day I can set an example that life is not over being disabled. You can still live a fulfilling life. Yeah, not being able to run or walk sucks but there’s so much more to life than just being able to “walk”.
Life rolls on. Keep rolling with the punches. ♿️