I had to pull out my calculator for this one because the math just didn’t seem real. 🧮 I was 18 years old when a car accident changed my life forever on March 23, 2008. Today, I’ve officially lived as many years with a disability as I lived without one. 18 years on my feet, 18 years sitting strong. Looking back at the girl I was that day, I have a lot to tell her. I used to think I’d tell her to stay home and skip the drive that made her disabled. But 18 years later, knowing what I know and having what I have? I truly believe that accident saved my life. I’m sharing the full 18-vs-18 breakdown—and the letter to my younger self—on the blog today. 🔗 Link in Bio and my stories! Wish me a happy “Non-Deathiversary” (shoutout to kerryjean_ for that term!) #18YearsStrong #LifeDay #SpinalCordInjury #LifeAfterSCI P:S: I’m shamelessly accepting “Non-Deathiversary” gifts. Check the link in my bio/stories if you want to send a little celebration $ my way. 🥂✨