Life changed for me in a single, terrifying moment. It was a rainy afternoon when the accident happened. I was crossing a busy road when a speeding vehicle lost control and hit me. The impact was severe. I woke up in the hospital, unable to move my legs, surrounded by worried faces. Doctors spoke in hushed tones about the extent of my injuries. They said recovery would be slow and uncertain. I felt my world collapse. Walking had always been simple, natural. Now, it seemed like a dream I would never touch again.
The days that followed were agonizing. Simple tasks became impossible. I relied on family and friends for everything—from bathing to moving around the house. I watched helplessly as life went on around me while I lay trapped in my own body. Depression and despair began creeping in, and I wondered if I would ever feel the freedom I once took for granted. I started questioning everything—my independence, my purpose, and even my hope.…CONTINUE READING