She broke her wrist and the rhythm of life with it. It is an empowering story of the girl who couldn’t tie her hair to finding strength in holding a 5kg dumbbell. She juggled pain, work, and the weight of healing all at once!
This year did not start the way I had planned. Being injured and feeling so limited really affected me mentally. I still feel like I haven’t been able to process the past 12 weeks since I’ve also had to continue working full time. Tbh up until 3 weeks ago I felt pretty lost about everything. But meanwhile it has been hard, I have learned so much from going through this injury, and in the end it is making me stronger.
I wanted to take some time to remind you all of how progress can look different through different times. My progress now is being able to unload the dishwasher with two hands or carry my groceries. In the gym I went from pulling my body weight to now feeling so proud I can pull 12kg or even hold on to a 5kg dumbbell. Because 8 weeks back I could not move my wrist at all.
These are some thoughts I’ve had in my head that I wanted to share with you. Because you have no idea how much I have found comfort in your messages and stories. It has made me feel less alone. And even when I’ve had low days, I’ve always known that I have this beautiful community supporting me.
Before breaking my wrist I believe I sort of underestimated how much we use two hands in daily life. For 6 weeks I could not even dress myself, I could not do any daily chores, tie my own shoes and I couldn’t even do a ponytail on my own hair. And today I appreciate beinf capable to do all this SO much more than I did before. I’ll never take it for granted ever again.
If you’re currently going through something difficult, please know that in the end it is going to make you stronger. And if you are healthy today, don’t take it for granted. Appreciate everyday that you have two arms to carry with or two legs to walk with.
And lastly, remember that your body has been created so that you can function and live life. None of us have been created to live up to beauty standards. So go live life!! And appreciate the beautiful body that you have!!
Nothing else matters if we’re not healthy. So much love for you all!! Xx