If anything, good has come from this pandemic it might be this opportunity. Physical therapy closed, no one around to help me stand, extra time with not having to travel to work or doctors, Ash is stuck in India- This is the moment of truth- can I find the courage to stand independently knowing I might fall and have to call my neighbor to pick me up.

I’ve been trying to stand independently ever since I was able to walk in my braces. I love being able to walk in my braces because it makes me feel so good. My circulation is better, my mood automatically lifts and the adrenaline of working out kicks in.

The challenge was I couldn’t do it without someone around to help me stand into the walker. I resented this and found it debilitating. I knew there was a way for me to stand on my own and I would find it no matter what it takes. Over the years I’ve elevated my mat, bought boosting mechanisms, strengthened my arms and used several different techniques to try to stand on my own – nothing worked consistently. I would strengthen my arms but then get sick with a UTI to put me back at square one.

