About 10 years ago, I was on vacation in Costa Rica. I was visiting my family. We had decided to go to the beach for a few days to relax. One morning I was out in the sea just floating around and talking with my husband when I noticed a huge wave coming our way.
Because my husband was further out then I was, he had time to go under. I did not. I tried but as I went under to avoid the wave, it caught me, lifted me and slammed me down very hard. The pain was unbearable. But I was able to stand up and walk out of the ocean.
When we got back to the U.S. and I had x-rays, the doctor found I had fractured my vertebrae and my tail bone in two places. It was one of the most painful things I have ever experienced. For months, I was in pain 24/7. I was lucky I was not paralyzed but it was no fun being in so much pain.
I could not sleep. I could not stand for more than 5 minutes. I could not sit for more than 15 minutes. I had physical therapy but they could do nothing for me except try to manage my pain. I had painkillers but did not take them because I knew it was more dangerous to avoid the pain through drugs than to have the pain every day.

Since I was desperate, I agreed. After a few treatments of Chinese Cupping, my pain subsided to the point where I was not in pain 24/7. I say the treatment "cured" me. My back felt new and improved after the treatments. My Western doctor said it was all in my head but I didn't care because the pain was almost all gone and I felt great.
This whole incident made me 2x stronger than I was. It taught me that I could endure unbearable pain and survive. It taught me that whatever comes my way, I can handle. Throughout the ordeal, I learned that what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
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I have not had to deal with broken bones yet, but have 2 boys have made me 2x stronger! Between fighting and fussing and sicknesses! However, it is all worth it!
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Gosh, I think growing up the way I did has made me incredibly strong. I really don't want to go into detail here, but I know that difficult times, times we aren't sure we will make it through, cause us to be stronger and softer at the same time.
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Being a single parent made me a lot stronger.
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My husband leaving me and not only was I fine, but I went on to college and bought a house... all without him!
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all the important men in my life dying has made me stronger
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Going back to school has made me stronger
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Completing a marathon has made me 2X stronger.
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I had to face my fear of the dentist and have my teeth fixed.
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raising my autistic daughter
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Getting braces. Lol. They HURT!
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after I had an eptopic and tried again
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Taking care of my mother and husband for years has made me stronger.
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Traveled and lived in different countries has made me 2x stronger.
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working for over 20 years
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being a single mother
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giving birth
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the death of my MIL made me stronger.
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Becoming a Mom!
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I guess for me its been my two back surgeries. They didnt turn out quite the way they were supposed to, and will need one more. It has made me stronger …mentally! Weaker physically…but a much stronger person!
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