Tag: My Story
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New Beginnings
Today marks the 15th Anniversary of my accident. Normally I try not to focus on this day and let it pass without thinking about it too much, but this year is different. I want to stop and reflect on the things I have had to overcome, the people who have been there for me and honestly and…
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4. Stamps of Survival
My scars are not the first thing people notice about me. Apart from the ones on my knee most of the others are on parts of my body that are normally covered. But my scars not only tell the story of my physical and mental battles, but they are the evidence of my survival. Throughout…
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3. Positive Steps
I had a different blog post planned for this week. But when I learnt about the reemergence of an old friend’s health struggles, it prompted me to think about resilience and perseverance. I think the hardest moments in any recovery, be it from mental health issues, physical injuries or a disease like cancer is when you…
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2. Ignorance is Bliss
When I reached the hospital I think I was in shock and denial. As it turned out the liquid I felt seeping from under me wasn’t blood. I was also conscious. So how bad could it be? Apparently the first words out of my mouth to my sister were asking if my hair looked ok!…
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1. What Doesn’t Kill You
It has taken me 15 years to write this blog. Aside from the fact that my story began in a time when social media hadn’t really taken off (or even existed!) I also wasn’t ready to put my life and experiences out there. Everyday still has its challenges, even though most people when they look…
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