Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Rebecca Koltun, Scott Drochelman, Ashley Loeb Blassingame)
Rebecca Koltun: Finding Hope After Being Paralyzed In A Skiing Accident
Rebecca Koltun: Finding Hope After Being Paralyzed In A Skiing Accident
Rebecca Koltun: Finding Hope After Being Paralyzed In A Skiing Accident
Tuesday 21st March 2023
Listen to Rebecca Koltun's story of overcoming paralysis and finding hope on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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44 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Rebecca Koltun: Overcoming Paralysis and Finding Hope
Rebecca Koltun's life took a drastic turn in March 2021. An active Long Island native who loved basketball, soccer, and skiing, she was on the brink of starting medical school and living her best life with her friends at Binghamton College. However, a ski trip to Stratton Mountain, Vermont, changed everything. Rebecca woke up paralyzed from the neck down, her life forever altered in an instant.
What followed was a grueling journey through multiple medical facilities, each aiming to restore basic functions she once took for granted. From learning to breathe on her own to eating and speaking again, Rebecca faced challenges that would seem insurmountable to most. Her story is not just about physical recovery but also about the emotional and financial toll such a life-altering event can take. As her medical bills soared into the hundreds of thousands, Rebecca's resilience only grew stronger.
This episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast' captures Rebecca's unwavering spirit and determination. It's a tale of grit and hope, showing that even when life throws its hardest punches, the human spirit can still find ways to fight back. Rebecca's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, community support, and the will to keep moving forward, no matter how difficult the path may be.
If you're looking for inspiration or need a reminder that hope can be found even in the darkest times, this episode is for you. Rebecca's story will leave you in awe of what humans can endure and overcome.