From Legally Blind to Living with Vision: Michaela Cox’s Story

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Discover the unexpected journey of legally blind author and resilience expert, Michaela Cox. Despite facing disability, divorce, and loss, she's rewriting her story with grace and resilience. Dive into her powerful message and find out how she's turning adversity into triumph. Stay tuned for the full story.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Embracing resilience in the face of visual impairment challenges.

• Discovering the power of self-care in navigating personal adversity.

• Finding strength and purpose through single parenting after loss.

• Overcoming disability and grief with grace and determination.

• Living a purposeful life despite visual impairment obstacles.

My special guest is Michaela Cox

Michaela Cox, a multi-published author and speaker, fearlessly shares her journey of resilience. Her engaging storytelling spans faith, spirituality, motherhood, parenting, and overcoming grief and loss. Despite being legally blind, Michaela's determination shines through. From navigating divorce at a young age to the profound loss of her husband, she has emerged as an inspiring voice on thriving amidst adversity. Her series, including "Now I See" and speaks on 38 DDD and offers a glimpse into her unwavering spirit and unwavering faith. Michaela's journey ignites hope and showcases her remarkable strength in embracing life's challenges with grace.

Connect with Michaela Cox on…

Website: https://www.myheartfeltmeditations.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042237133134

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowisee779/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lib2zOIPh8U

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The key moments in this episode are:00:00:02 - Introducing Michaela Cox 00:01:15 - Origin Story and Overcoming Challenges 00:04:49 - Living with Visual Impairment 00:09:28 - The Impact of Blindness 00:13:12 - Accommodations and Adaptations 00:13:42 - Overcoming Challenges with Visual Impairment 00:14:19 - Accommodations for Testing 00:16:24 - Finding Strength in Adversity 00:18:36 - Motivation and Faith 00:23:28 - Self-Awareness and Reflection 00:26:31 - Life's Manual and Coping Mechanisms 00:28:30 - Catharsis Through Writing 00:31:43 - Overcoming Personal Struggles 00:35:28 - The Importance of Grace 00:37:17 - Self-Care and Balance 00:38:56 - Balancing Grad School and Life 00:40:08 - Finding Grace Through Grief 00:41:51 - Grounding and Redefining Meaning 00:44:47 - Acceptance and Living in Abundance 00:46:23 - Choosing Care and Equipping Yourself 00:50:47 - Staying Focused on the Present Moment 00:51:03 - Living a Purposeful Life 00:51:43 - Having Hope and Faith 00:52:08 - Reaching Out for Support 00:52:32 - Final Words of Wisdom