Sarah Frei | On How Gratitude and Self-Worth Helped Overcome Tragedy

She's Simply Amazing

Sarah is a member of the golf team, a cheer leader and active with her friends. The summer before her senior year in high school her life dramatically changed when she lost both her legs in a car accident. Going into this conversation, I assumed that it would be a story of how to pull yourself out of the sadness and despair that seems inevitable in a tragedy like this. I assumed Sarah would talk about the months of painful recovery and how she went about rebuilding a new life after mourning the loss of her old one. But when I asked Sarah what her first reaction was when she came out of sedation and learned both her legs had been amputated, her answer literally left me speechless. Her perspective and attitude about her circumstances left no doubt that she has a mission here on earth. There is no doubt that she was prepared for this her whole life. There is no doubt that she has a powerful message to share that will impact us all. This is an incredible conversation with Sarah and her parents that I am very grateful for.
Just a few of the messages Sarah shares in this episode:
- Accept your body and your self AS YOU ARE
- Loving your self should not be based on what you can do
- There is always something to be grateful for, it just depends on what you are looking for
- Be grateful for the angels you have around you
- There is always a way... it might just have to be different than what you already know
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