What was supposed to be a day filled with fun and joy turned into a tragic incident for the grad-student at The University of Georgia, Aimee Copeland.
That day in 2012, she and her friends decided to go on a trip to a small lake, where they could zipline over the water. This sounded like a great idea which they all loved the moment they heard it.
Unfortunately, when it was Aimee’s turn to have some fun, the the cable snapped and she fell down a cliff. Sadly, she lost her leg that day.
Aimee was rushed to the hospital, and once there doctors had more horrific news. Aimme contracted a very serious flesh-eating bacteria which infected her wound. It was a matter of hours if she would survive or live.
The bacteria she had is known as Aeromonas hydrophila. This bacteria easily leads to a life-threatening condition known as necrotizing fasciitis, commonly referred to as a flesh-eating disease.
It required 11 surgeries for her life to be saved, but she lost both her hands and legs which needed to be amputated.
However, as brave as she has been, this young woman didn’t let the tragedy stay on her way of living her life to the best of her abilities.
Four years after the incident, Aimee shared a photo of herself at the beach, wearing a bikini and putting a huge smile on her face.
Many found inspiration in the photo and it was soon shared on the social media thousands of times with many saying that Aimee is a true inspiration.
She’s proud of herself and of everything she managed to overcome, and what’s most, she’s proud of her body and the way she looks after the ordeal she had gone through.
“It has taken me a long time to become comfortable with and accept my new body. We are ALL made with imperfections and there is so much beauty in our flaws. The scars and skin grafting build character! It’s not about what you have — what you do with what you have is what really counts,” she wrote in the caption.
Today, Aimee is an advocate for amputee and disability rights, and she continues to inspire others through her public speaking engagements and social media posts. What’s most, she’s pursuing a PhD in psychology at the University of West Georgia.
She is the perfect example that nothing can take our dreams away, not even a tragedy like the one she suffered.
If you want to learn more about this gorgeous young lady check out the video below.
5 histórias épicas que expõem os segredos dos vizinhos
Ótimo! Entendido. Sem pontos no início das frases.
Para criar uma história longa e envolvente que revele os segredos dos vizinhos, preciso de um ponto de partida mais específico. O título “5 histórias épicas que expõem os segredos dos vizinhos” é um excelente conceito, mas para uma única narrativa coesa, precisamos focar em um tipo de segredo ou uma situação central que desencadeie essas revelações.
Pense em qual destas ideias cativantes mais te agrada, ou se tiver outra em mente, me diga!
- O Segredo do Jardineiro Excêntrico: Imagine um vizinho, conhecido por seu jardim misterioso e impecável, que esconde algo muito mais valioso ou perigoso do que apenas flores raras entre suas plantas. Talvez um tesouro, a prova de um crime antigo ou até mesmo uma identidade secreta.
- A Fachada de Perfeição no Condomínio: Um casal aparentemente perfeito muda-se para o condomínio, e aos poucos, os outros moradores começam a notar pequenas fissuras em sua vida ideal, levando a descobertas chocantes sobre o que realmente acontece a portas fechadas.
- O Velho Aposentado com um Passado Secreto: Um jovem recém-chegado ao bairro se aproxima de um vizinho idoso e gentil, mas começa a suspeitar que a vida tranquila do senhor esconde um passado de aventuras, perigos ou até mesmo um envolvimento com eventos históricos importantes.
- A Rede de Fofocas que Revela a Verdade: Em uma rua onde todos conhecem a vida de todos, uma fofoca inocente se transforma em uma bola de neve, revelando segredos profundos e interligados de vários vizinhos, mudando para sempre a dinâmica da comunidade.
Qual dessas tramas te inspira mais a explorar? Me diga qual delas você gostaria que se tornasse a nossa história, e então começaremos a tecer essa narrativa juntos.
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