I like to tell people after they have heard my story that I am thankful for what happened. This injury has shaped who I am and what I enjoy doing.
I could not imagine what I would be like if my injury didn’t happen. I am not sure if I would be able to do stuff I could do now.
Thanks to this injury I have a strong work ethic. I can push through challenges, do what I want to do and I am not willing to give up on anything. For this, I am thankful.
I used to not be able to stand on one foot. After hard work in physical therapy, I am not jumping on the ice and landing on one foot.
I am thankful for all the opportunities that I had to get to work on the things that proved difficult for me.
I am thankful for the people who didn’t give up on me, especially when things became difficult. This happens a lot.
My injury has taught me how to be compassionate towards people who have their own struggles. There are people you will encounter in life who don’t understand that things that come easily to them don’t come quickly to others.
I am thankful that my injury has allowed me to advocate for what I need to succeed. This took me some time to learn, but I began the process at a young age. Everyone needs to learn this no matter what the situation is.
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