Life After Amputation | Stage 1: DENIAL

I just lost my pinkie and I know it doesn’t come close to losing an entire arm but I can’t relate to your video. It’s only been two months but the accident has started to affect me mentally on a daily basis and it’s weird because i didn’t think it was going to affect me psychologically like it is now because it’s been two months and haven’t had any ptsd. I just started work which is where the accident happened so maybe being back at work has triggered it. But listening to your video did give me some insight and I see myself doing what you went through.trying so hard to go back to your “normal “ daily life like if nothing happened.

Youtube recommended your first video, how you lost your arm, today and i just watched all of them in less than 2 hours. New subscriber, keep up the good work!!

Stage 2: Anger Stage 3: Bargaining Stage 4: Depression Stage 5: Acceptance

I'm totally in this stage with my paralyzation. Not fun but fighting through! And crying it out. Your lovely btw.

Did you have career plans and how did they change after the accident?

Oh my god, I can't even imagine going through what happend to you and what you go through every day. glad to see you keep a positive attitude, thank you for sharing your story.

Totally feel you on the feeling in your stomach when you’re finally by yourself......I remember coming home from the hospital....after everyone left, I got undressed and looked at the scars.....😕.....but, as you say, you get past it....no matter what the loss...injury or illness....I hope everyone finds that way to get past it.....everyone deserves that.

New subscriber too. I gravitated to your channel from the way you speak, and carry yourself. You keep it real and speak to people's thoughts which maybe hard to vocalise. All the best to you Megan!

You seem such a great down to earth woman Megan. I love your videos and I love your positive attitude even with you having to go through what you went through. Myself am extremely lucky and never have had to deal with losing a limb. But watching your videos in a way has helped me look at what is going on in my own life and realize how lucky I am. Even with the struggles everyone has to go through big or small we all can wake up in the morning and tell ourselves that it's ok and that we are strong. Thank you for your videos and keep on being the person you are because that person is pretty amazing!

As a person who is missing a right hand seeing someone like me on the internet makes me so happy and is something I have wanted forever. Thank you

I am an right above knee amputee as of October 9th 2017, I am 33. I lost my leg because of complications with my cancer surgery (osteosarcoma, cancer free for almost 5 years crossing my fingers) and infection. I was in pain for years while trying to cure my infection. I thought I'd be relieved to be pain free and infection free. Man I was wrong. I got my prothestic in December and I have yet to use it since getting it, I've been avoiding PT as well. My grief kicked in right then, seeing this leg that didn't resemble my leg at all, something about it flipped a switch. I don't know why. I just started therapy this week and I'm learning on how to deal with my grief and anger. You are very inspiring and I hope you don't mind my sharing my story.

Thank you Megan ..you are so Brave, Beautiful, Powerful and Inspriational! I too had lost my left arm in an accident 10 years ago. I share my story in Schools, Communities, and Churches to never give up no matter what happens to you. You are so strong and very beautiful inside and out. Your true beauty of who you are truly shines through. God bless you and keep up the good work💞

Notifications turned on. I'm a new subscriber. I have watched almost all of your videos. You are gorgeous.

Thank you megan I just lost my arm at the sholder 2 weeks ago. Thank you your videos help me so much. Seriously I've watched you since I was in the hospital keep on making great videos they help me. I'm sure others too

Another Amazing video 🙌🏾. You’re one of the most inspirational women 💕

It is astounding how universal the grieving process is, in the way that when someone loses something, a person, a limb, a stable concept, that we all go through something very similar. Thank you for sharing.

I’m about to go through something similar and I am so thankful there is a Beautiful intelligent woman to Relate to!! Thank you for Paving the way for Others!!💗

great video Megan. inspired the process of grieving is something you have to go through and your video tells people that it is necessary and natural. you describe your experience so eloquently that it helps others. you have come out the other side a strong person. such a wonderful young lady

I think you'd make a great counselor, especially for people who have lost a part of themselves, physically, mentally, or emotionally. I am working on a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and I think your experiences, perseverance, and positive energy would make you a great counselor who can empathize, embrace, and encourage people! Even if counseling is not your path, I believe you already are helping people from all walks of life. I am not an amputee, but you talked about the importance of moving through grief. That resonated with me because I have a tendency to push things down that I don't want to deal with, instead of dealing with those issues head on. How you explained the importance of grief reminded me of how my counselor explained how vital it is to move through emotions, instead of stopping any emotions one doesn't want to deal with. Hopefully all of that made sense. Basically, I believe you are here for a reason, which I feel is to help people and I think you are doing that wonderfully so!

I love your videos! You’re so nice to listen to, and so appealing as a person.