03/08/2023                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            It has been quite a while since my last post! Since then, life has changed dramatically! 
I appreciate you all for staying connected!! 
âď¸ quick update âď¸
After a few committed years of consistent physical rehabilitation ~ 
* I went back to school 
* became a nurse graduating from the University of San Francisco with an MSN. 
* specialized in the NICU (neonatal intensive care) at the University of California Davis & San Francisco. 
*presented my research in Paris (& won!) 
* finally rode a bike in 2020 (on a bike path, of course đ)
* moved to Wyoming 
* learned how to ski 3 years ago while being completely terrified of the unknowns & if my body (& brain) could handle it. 
*started writing a book 
* married an incredible manâĽď¸
* taught myself how to run again & will be doing the Big Sur Marathon with my dear friends, as a relay. 
* & lots more⌠
Never did I believe I would be where I am today while I laid in that hospital bed & in the first few years to follow. 
Now, Iâm about to launch a new and updated version of myself! 
Those of you close to me know I have worked endlessly on all aspects of recovery from the unthinkable trauma Iâve endured.  Today, as I look back, the energy Iâve devoted to my healing makes perfect sense! 
*I am here for others.* 
Others who seek growth & healing & discovery & joy & possibility in their lives. 
More to come ~ 
Stay tuned!!
With Love, 
Monique đ
P.S.  This photo is of two of my dearest friends, Sandy James & Tyler Stewart, on my âsurprise weddingâ day.  Two powerful & amazingly loving women who have had my back since day one & I would never be where I am today without them.  (I just wanted to post an updated photo with happiness & joy)! 
There are more family & friends I will gladly highlight who have been critical on my road to recovery ~ like I said, more to follow.  đ