STRIVING FOR A BETTER LIFE HELPING OTHERS LIKE MYSELF. I live in a place called Palmetto, Florida. This area does have an amazing coastline of beaches. On this particular day I was going for my aquatic therapy which I do so that I do not get stiff, I’m sure that some...
I am sharing my lived expereince amidst a whirlwind of emotions and a journey that has tested my resilience in ways I had never imagined. As I pen down my thoughts and reflections, it is with a heavy heart but also with a sense of hope and determination that stems...
Dr. Szu-Ping Lee at the Department of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas How do individuals with lower limb loss benefit from peer-support after their amputation? What do support group members most like about peer support? In addition to emotional...
Personal stories have the power to touch our hearts and remind us of the strength within us. Alexus Williams’ remarkable life journey as an amputee exemplifies resilience, courage, and the triumph of the human spirit. In her candid account, she shares the highs and...
Craig Foster's journey is a testament to resilience in the face of adversity. As a left leg below the knee amputee forced into retirement by health issues in 2017, he knows firsthand the daunting challenges life can throw our way. In 2019, faced with the stark reality...
By Tracy Gariepy I wasn’t your typical athlete…in fact I didn’t really get into physical fitness until I was in my thirties. But when I was in, I was all in. A chain of events led me towards getting my group fitness and personal trainer certifications, opening my own...
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist After narrowly surviving several sudden, major health events, Rex Burruss made a life-changing decision which has set him on a new course: he attended his first peer support group meeting. Today, Rex is an actively...
We are pleased to announce a brand-new BIPOC virtual support group for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color is launching Wednesday, August 16! This support group will meet via Zoom on the third Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00pm ET. Designed for people...
By Cathi Uhles, Certified Peer Visitor My life has always been an example of learning to live with change. I lived in 11 different homes before I turned 18, and since have lived in 3 different countries and many places in the US. I have always embraced change, but...
As we head into the third week of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, this week we’d like to focus on the power of Elevating Your Community! Connect with your peers, share your experiences, and make a difference for others in the community. Whether you are...