by Jenny Addis
Hey Jen!
Someone close to me
has a very similar story to yours, but unlike you, she is giving up. It's been only three years since the car
accident that caused her paralysis. I have seen your inspiring website and
posts on Facebook and it’s obvious you are living life to the fullest. My
friend has a child and so much to live for; I just want to help! How long did
it take you to decide to rejoin the world?
Hey Anonymous MW Reader!
I'd like to say I have a straightforward answer to your
question, but I don't. I'll explain...
First, the feelings your loved one is experiencing are only
natural. When an individual goes through such a life-altering, traumatic
experience, especially being blindsided by it, there is no knowing how that
person will react. Everyone deals differently with pain, grief, and loss. Some
people are headstrong and determined from the start, while others melt,
breakdown and give up. Is there a right or a wrong way to deal with it? In my
opinion, no! What matters is how we overcome the stumbling block and what path
we then choose.