I was 51 years old when I became paralyzed. I lost my son 5 months prior. I can’t even get into my chair without a hoyer. This was 2 years ago. My emotions are all over the place. I finally got home in 2023. Only 5 months home. ( July-Dec)I found you by mistake. I love your honesty and truth.

@kate4biglittlevoices

5 ай бұрын

Best to you on your forward journey - ❤

@Fido-vm9zi

5 ай бұрын

Best wishes to you! ❤❤❤

@endtimeawakening5557

5 ай бұрын

You're in my prayers, Heather! I can't imagine what you've faced in such a short period of time. I pray that you find all the support and strength you need, when you need it. My injury 22 years ago started a spiritual journey that's shown me so much more about us that I didn't know before. I know that your son is in an amazing place right now, as are all the others that have gone to the other side. I pray you'll be flooded with a peace that surpasses understanding! God bless you!!! ❤

@ineslake8808

2 ай бұрын

Heather I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and your accident! Sending you warm wishes.

Brittney, this video might be the most important one you've made so far. That's quite an achievement, considering how valuable and useful all your videos are. Everyone has rough days but, because of the way we've been socialised, we hide the hurt or deny that things are bad. You've given us permission to say, 'Yes, things are tough right now', and that is huge. Thank you. Have a great 2024, in which the good times are many and the rough times few and far between.

You are a breath of fresh air! I’m a mid 70’s grandpa who’s had a few wheel chair and crutches experiences (helicopter, motor cycle crashes, latter and stair falls, cancer etc. my wife of almost 50 years has had many operations and uses wheeled walkers with a seat, back, shoulders, knees operations and cancer. Your teaching/explaining videos are very informative and thank you for being real. I commend your husband and admire all of your beautiful family and what you’ve accomplished. I just subscribed and hope 2024 and every new year to come bring you more success.

@EmpoweredPara

4 ай бұрын

Welcome!

I have so many comments and I’m not even done the video. 1. Sounds like a damn successful year to me. But the reason I stopped right here was because of the “squirrel” comment. 😂 I am EXACTLY the same. I’m watching this video as one of the 100 things I’ve been doing for the last 4 hours when my only goal of the morning was to do a workout. You’re the best!

AWESOME VIDEO!!! Listening to this video was just what I needed at this point in time. I've been feeling very down and depressed lately, thinking "I was the only one who felt the way I do." This video showed me just how "normal" I actually am and for the first time in WEEKS I smiled. So, thanks so much, Brittney, for taking the time to do this video. And I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart. You helped me out of a pit that could have been dangerous. Really. Hope you have the best ever year in 2024.

@EmpoweredPara

5 ай бұрын

We are both gonna have a stellar 2024 doing mediocre things lol because we're cool like that! Big lofty goals are over-rated and make some of us feel like shit so let's normalize getting up in the morning as a win lol!

A kinda mind-blowing video. Lemme explain. Since you’ve only had this channel for 3 years, I (and probably others) think of you as this incredible independent woman. I guess I just assumed that you could do all those different kinds of transfers, etc since soon after your accident. It is eye-opening to learn that a lot of what you do now took a lot of time, skill, determination, and sheer guts to become the person you are today! Incredible who you are today! And we are happy for you!

Rock bottom can be one of the strongest foundations on which to build your life, or the last step in it. After listening to your chronological recounting of the milestones you have added to that foundation building your life, I’m envious of the strength and courage you have come to posses, in this emotional and physical roller coaster we call life. You’re a beautiful young person, keep on doing what you’re doing, you’re moving the needle even when you think your not.🙏🏻

@EmpoweredPara

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

My goodness, that’s a lot of new skills you acquired - after you worked so hard - about 5 years ago! It must have made your life so much better, given yourself so much satisfaction, and given you so much more independence! Congrats!!

You have such a fun personality. I’m not in a wheelchair but I had a co-worker who was. You have helped me understand a lot. I can tell you that I have anxiety like you and my brain is overactive. I’ve learned to deal with it pretty well recently. I’m old enough to be your Mom, but love hanging out with you on UTUBE. I hope 2024 is a fantastic year for you and your family. Have a wonderful vacation. You will certainly be in a warmer environment. ❤

hey Brittney, oh my, your human just like us all, but i have to say your remarkable human, you have taught me much about being in a chair and being human. even if your able bodied life is hard, its not for the faint of heart and you said it one must persevere, keep goin, God bless...

I know what it’s like to have anxiety it’s rough, so don’t feel bad. Also, one thing that might help you with that really helps me is to write things in a planner.

Thank you for this encouraging video. Many of us are going through our own health issues like severe anxiety and disabilities. 2024 will be a year to Restore ! 🤗👍🌻

@EmpoweredPara

4 ай бұрын

Hell yes!

Hey Brittney, what a wonderful video I think that was one of my favourites of yours so far. It was lovely to see you being so honest and vulnerable. I can’t wait to collaborate with you again soon. Thanks again for the shout out ❤️✌️

It does feel like you are talking to me. It does bolster my courage to hear you say you've had shitty days, shitty experiences and sometimes it's hard to keep plugging along when from the outside you look so capable and brave. I tried your idea of making a list of things mastered over the years. Who cares how long it took, it's not a race. It's life. We are all different, it takes how ever long it takes. ❤

@EmpoweredPara

4 ай бұрын

That means the world to me! Thanks you for sharing how my videos make you feel:) If life was a race, I'd lose lol. But I'd have lots of people there with me . Not everyone is a fast learner!

Your honesty of Spirit is your strength, Brittney! Even with all of our human flaws, you're still magnetic. Hope 2024 supercedes all the previous put together. God bless you, immensely! ❤

@EmpoweredPara

4 ай бұрын

I hope so too! Thank you!

Thank you for this video! I’m 68. Was injured 4 years ago. The waves of my mood can be so awful. Self-loathing. Wishing for my past life. Your honesty regarding these things are so helpful. Happy New Year!

This is a short story. But it speaks for you. One day in my 1st year of being in a wheelchair, I was drinking coffee. And no one around. I was talking out loud to the Lord. And I had this genuine question. A question that had me really care about. I asked "God, why can't I be normal? Why am I so messed up?" And God didn't speak out loud of course. Cuz I'm not that crazy😊 But I felt it. I felt this reply. "What do you mean you're not normal? Everyone's messed up!" The moral of the story is just that Brittney. You're inspiring because you connect to us on an equal level. I don't hold you to a higher standard than what you may have for yourself. I look up to you and your content because you have what I look to be. You're someone who connects! So keep connecting! And keep being messed up for the better. Enjoy!

Thank you so much for this video. I became paralyzed at 46 and am constantly feeling like I’m behind the curve and weak and undisciplined. This sucks and I struggled with anxiety before becoming disabled and now it’s off the charts. I do the “comparison” with other disabled folks online and know they have bad days too but it’s hard not to compare. One day at a time and I know one thing at a time but seriously, having to relearn how to out on pants again stinks. Thanks again and love all your videos. Keep on keepin’ on.

Love your posts. Thank you.

Thank you so much for ur videos. Happy 2024! 🤓

@EmpoweredPara

5 ай бұрын

Happy 2024!

So lovely to see you. Happy new year and small changes become big changes and you are amazing.❤️

@EmpoweredPara

5 ай бұрын

Happy new year! Thanks for always hanging out with me in the comments!

So excited Push is coming back Jan 14

Happy New Year! I haven’t been watching you for awhile & I decided to come back & see how you are & I’m glad I did. I’m able bodied but struggle with anxiety & comparison . You are such a role model to so many & I want to encourage you to keep doing what you’re doing! You inspire me! ❤️ My son & DIL have a podcast “Growth Reframed” They work really hard at it & I know they would be glad to help you with tips on what helps them! Just reach out to them!

Hey Brittney, you're my hero, love what you do and so honest with what you say. I think you epitomise what a lot of wheelchair users feel. And I think its healthy speaking about it as you do. You're right just gotta keep plugging away from the time we open our eyes in the morning. Life in a wheelchair is full of uncertainty.

Happy New Year 🎉! You've had a success in 23 I'd say. There's no way that you can measure the impact you (and your friends) have on those of us who follow you. I regained a tremendous amount of independence immediately after my injury. I pushed myself to extremes & had positive outcome. However, now I've worn out some parts & they can't be fixed anymore so I have to find new ways to do things. There's no way to age gracefully with a SCI that I have found. We are living longer...The older I get the more anxiety I have. When I was younger, I set my mind to doing something & nothing could stop me. Now, I analyze the situation to the extent that I hardly take a risk anymore. And likely miss out on some amazing experiences. Maybe by you going to Mexico I will see that it's ok to go! Keep doing what you're doing! I'm not the only one who greatly appreciates you!

I gonna look forward for that Mexico trip, they speak a very different spanish down there that we speak here in Spain, sure it gonna by fun; about the life... well, look at the news in other parts of the world.. we've good lives. Happy new year to you and all your family!.

Thank you for this lovely video, yes I did learn so much! You are an amazing human and a role model for so many. I’m grateful I found your channel, I’ve grown and learned so much from watching. While it is true that we all struggle, it is the effort we put into the journey that is beautiful.

@EmpoweredPara

5 ай бұрын

Wouldn't be life without a little struggle I guess! Thanks for being a part of this amazing community!

Thank you Brittney you are wonderful I look forward to your videos thanks again, and a huge thanks. Regards Phil from NZ

@EmpoweredPara

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Walmart ad? I gotta go find it. Enjoy the lil things in life and everything will come together. “Plugging Along”? I think you do sooo much more than that when you add up the whole year! I mean, for example, how many people do I know that are on a Prime Time National Network TV Show? I know a ton of people, and nobody else does this! Thanks for the reminder of anxiety. My problem also. I went to classes to learn breathing exercises, and I should really do them waaay more often. Mine crop up especially when travelling or thinking of travelling. Keep in mind Brittney that you also do really well in the one thing that I think is most important - you (and your husband) are raising 2 amazing children. As a couple that couldn’t have children, we are so envious, and sooo happy for you! You should be very proud. Yes, you have changed our lives as well, and we fervently hope that you will be an important part of our lives for years to come. You are doing great! Happy New Year Brittney and to your family!!

Hi Brittney could you also do a mattress video, for pressure sore prevention.? I also recently went shopping for a fridge and found an amazing fridge for people, in a wheelchair,if you are interested.

Hi Brittney, I'm in a wheelchair cause I lost both of my legs, so I'm a little different than your situation. I just wanted to tell you that I have had some anxiety attacks also, and the way I have dealt with it was doing some form of exercise, it works great before I have to go on an airplane or tackle some other things in life. It's the best releaser for anxiety. It is for me anyway. Your videos are great and informative. Thanks, God bless

My goodness five minutes into your video and you have done more than most achieve in their entire year, (or ten). My sole achievement was to get the work experience primary school children in the probate office to put down their colouring pencils and actually issue a probate certificate. The main thing for most of people to get out of 2024 will be the ability to greet 2025.

@EmpoweredPara

5 ай бұрын

Well not your sole achievement lol. You got out of bed 365 times, showered hundreds of times, made enough meals to stay alive, etc, etc etc!

Hi Brittney, I love your videos and admire your resiliency, positivity, strength of character and honesty. Sorry to hear about the anxiety struggles. You might want to try lithium orotate - natural mineral - 120mg by Advanced Research which is the best brand. It really can help with anxiety and insomnia.

GOD BLESS YOUR A GREAT GIRL❤

Beautiful in and out❤

I loooove your videos so much u rock and awesome

@EmpoweredPara

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for being here!

I do the same thing on my channel I use and like quite a bit to try and keep talking while I’m trying to remember what I was gonna say and stuff

Yeah, yeah yeah

Kia Kaha from New Zealand.

One thing that helps me with anxiety is deep breathing

Thank you for posting about anxiety, I was born with spina bifida and over the past few years I’ve started having white coat syndrome, like just yesterday I went to the doctor to get a new prescription for a new wheelchair and when they took my vitals they were crazy, what can I do deep breathing doesn’t help my channel @KeepPushingForWard

@EmpoweredPara

5 ай бұрын

check out buteyko breathing for anxiety. It's slow shallow breathing and it works better for me!

by the way, i love hearing talk and more important you have some thing to say, i'm from brooklyn so i can talk even if i have nothing to say...

@EmpoweredPara

5 ай бұрын

haha well we have that in common! I can talk all day long!

I think what helps is to post more regularly. At least once a week.

@EmpoweredPara

5 ай бұрын

I post once a week almost always lol. Still disorganized haha.

Question please - can you transfer into someone else’s vehicle? So you’d have to transfer “leftwards” into the passenger seat, not “rightwards” into the drivers seat. I’m not thinking of your husband’s truck or your parent’s vehicle where I am thinking they would probably lift you in. I’m thinking more of a friend’s vehicle. Or does that situation never come up for you?

Hey.. define success?? Its so subjective... psychology plays a huge part in our day to day, especially if the catalyst is unresolved trauma... anxiety is a huge unconscious catalyst when trauma is involved as are a myriad of other trauma states experienced as kids... I see so much judgement/ expectation put on people, to be something, to prove something, to be a role model for something all to make someone feel better about themselves be that from within oneself or from other people... being an inspiration for other people could be seen as a coping mechanism to avoid dealing with trauma or other impediments... even to the point of self sacrifice or addiction... how can one truly know our unconscious and conscious states in our pursuit for "success".. if its not driven by latent trauma.... why isn't success define like, what else did I find out about myself today? Was I kind to myself today? Did I listen to my thoughts or feelings today? Did I hear what my heart was saying today?.. these are more humbling things, not like those where we're seeking success from the outside in the fleeting moments to lift us up.. this is egoic...

I’m not quite sure how to word this, but I’ll try. Please excuse me if I muck this up. Maybe this will be in a future video? You seem to be totally independent now, but are there still skills/accomplishments that you want to achieve about life in a wheelchair?

Where have you or you do work out? Have you got personal trainer or physiotherapy help or you have done or doing whatever??

@EmpoweredPara

5 ай бұрын

I work out at home most of the time now but I work out at the gym sometimes. Just a regular gym in my community. I've always just gone to my community gyms/pools, etc. and the people there help out with adapting things for me if needed. I have a friend that is a personal trainer that I'm currently working with and I can give you his contact info if you'd like!

@Calgary208

5 ай бұрын

@@EmpoweredPara yes please give me his contact. Thank you.

you have lovely eyes

He there is something on your nose 😉 joke …. You’re amazing …

you have always been beautiful.......we still have your picture in our shop trying on cloths,,,but it is worn and tatered ,,,,,need new one you beautiful girl

@EmpoweredPara

5 ай бұрын

Lots of pictures of me on Instagram !

That is cool baby but you are the best. 🌹❤🌹💋💋💋

@EmpoweredPara

5 ай бұрын

You're the best!

0:53 I wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't said anything.

Baby I can give you an Idea. If you don' t mine put God frist and every thing will fold together. For you and your husband and Family. And you need someone to help you with engaite there is help. I don' t remenber the place or the address. For that! Sorry about that. 👍🙏👍🙏🇺🇸