Story of Janine Shepherd

My dear friend, Cristina, shared this video story with me on the day when I mostly needed it. I was feeling down and frustrated that I still can’t walk, and that my femur and tibia bones take forever to heal. I was angry my doctors can’t do much and that it takes 2-3 months to wait to meet them. I was left with no answers, no certainty what’s next.

I was sad and had a proper meltdown moment.

So… the story Cristina shared was coming at the right timing…thanks Cristi! ?
The story touched me to the core! It also gave me hope I was craving.

It’s an account of cross-country skier, Janine Shepherd who hoped for Olympic medal just to get hit by a truck during her training bike ride. Janine shares incredibly powerful story about the recovery and limitless human potential.
I am happy to share it with Janine’s underlying message that:

“You are not your body, and giving up old dreams can allow new ones to soar”.

So…get cosy for incredible 18 minutes of your time for: Janine Shepherd talk: “A broken Body Isn’t a Broken Person”

Cross-country skier Janine Shepherd hoped for an Olympic medal — until she was hit by a truck during a training bike ride. She shares a powerful story about the human potential for recovery. Her message: you are not your body, and giving up old dreams can allow new ones to soar.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxKC, an independent event. TED’s editors chose to feature it for you.

Much love,
Kasia