Nobody ever knows how they will respond to trauma—whether it happens to you or somebody you love. In the case of my accident, my family all found their own ways to cope. What did I notice? My husband put all of his energy into caring for me. My dad threw himself into renovating our home and my mother-in-law was consumed with taking care of our children. But my father-in-law, he dove head first into research—he needed to fix this.
I’m officially half-way through my challenge with True North Strength and Fitness and Westcoast Nutrition and the first six weeks has disappeared incredibly quickly. I’d love to say time flies…
One of the most common comments I get from people is that my story reminds them to be thankful for the little things—the things that are so easily taken for…
We all have aspects of our lives that we can and cannot control. Sometimes—at least with me—we forget that some things are within our power. While attempting to control my…
Want to fly to Calgary with Megan and I on January 4 for the day or maybe overnight? To go wedding dress shopping with Jenny. I had to read the…
I said I would kill myself when I turned 55.
Today, December 3, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme for 2018 is about empowering people with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality. It’s a tall order for…
I want my body back. This is all I can think about as I blink back tears in the dark and quiet of the night. I always feel a pang…
I’m just waiting for someone. I was only gone for five minutes. I’ll move if somebody comes…
I had my period the day of my accident. I remember laying in the trauma room asking little to no questions about my injury but telling every single nurse who…