u/jus1leg

I know this journey can be tough there’s no denying that. It comes with challenges, adjustments, and moments that can feel overwhelming. But I truly believe we also have a choice in how we move forward and shape our experience.

If you’re a new amputee, I think it’s so important to come into spaces like this and see people thriving, adapting, and finding positivity. Seeing real examples of people living full, meaningful lives can make such a difference. It reminds us that it’s not all doom and gloom and that life can still be incredibly worthwhile.

Constant negativity doesn’t help anyone move forward. What does help is seeing what’s possible.

So let’s share that.

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Post a photo or write a comment about something you’ve achieved since your amputation that you’re proud of.

It doesn’t have to be something huge like climbing a mountain or training every day. Every single one of us has different challenges and limitations, what matters is your progress.

Big or small, it all counts.

Let’s celebrate it together 🙌

“Your trauma made you stronger.”

No the fuck it didn’t.

My trauma broke me.

It fucked with my head, drained me, made me hate what I saw in the mirror.

It stole my peace, my sleep, my independence.

It had me crying on days I didn’t think I’d survive.

It put me in places so dark I didn’t even want to be here anymore.

So don’t tell me it “made me stronger.”

I made myself stronger.

I dragged myself out of hell when nothing in me wanted to keep going.

I fought through every breakdown, every sleepless night, every painful memory.

I rebuilt my confidence from absolute fucking zero.

I learned to live with the pain without letting it own me.

I took back everything that was taken from me and then some.

I am who I am because I refused to give up.

Because I rebuilt myself from nothing.

Because I fucking chose to keep going.

I MADE ME 💥