03/25/2026
Real talk…
Injury Depression
It’s a real thing and we frequently don’t consider the mental battles people face. Yes it hurts. Yes recovery takes time. Yes rehab is hard. We focus on the physical needs. We focus on rehab and building strength back. That is important to be able to get back to “normal”.
What we don’t ask about is the mental and emotional state of the patient. We don’t check in on their mental health. I’ve been struggling… A LOT! I went from being totally independent to needing help with EVERY simple daily task. I can’t make a cup of coffee and carry it to the table. I can’t drive. I can’t do laundry or pick up a piece of trash off the floor. I cant even put my own shoes and socks on!
I’ve been praying to understand what God wants to teach me through this process. It’s about the only thing that helps me maintain my sanity! 😂 I think God needed to humble me a bit and teach me to be more mindful of the mental emotional struggles my clients face. It’s ok to need help and it’s ok to struggle. We aren’t perfect and there is beauty in that. There is beauty in seeing someone you love want to help you. I thought I was a burden and in a sense I am. If the roles were reversed I would do the same and I wouldn’t consider it a burden, but be happy to help. Remember your loved ones are the same. You aren’t a burden and they want to help! Let them help. Let them love you. In the end that is really what it is… letting them love you!!
So for all of you out there struggling with this, I understand. I see you! Just remember God is with you and will not leave you. Trust him and he will provide. That provision comes when we choose to humble ourselves and let others love us through the process. Find someone to open up and talk. Allow yourself to be vulnerable with a loved one you trust. This is just a season of growth and learning. And this too shall pass!!
(Not for attention or help. Just to make sure all of you are more aware of those around you going through something similar. And to let you know I will be better about this with each of you in the future)