Life in a Wheelchair - Wheelchair Challenge for Mia Schaikewitz
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- Life in a wheelchair. Wheelchair challenge for Mia Schaikewitz, one of the stars of the hit reality TV show, Push Girls. As a vibrant young girl she was a competitive swimmer, when at just 15 years old, her life was changed forever. A ruptured blood vessel in her spinal cord (AVM) left her paralyzed from the waist down, but has not stopped her.
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Mia takes us through the day when the blood vessel ruptured. At that time, there was a 2 year window where doctors hoped she could regain some feeling in her lower body.
"So, there was hope at the time, but it was also about facing reality."
Fortunately, she lived in Atlanta, Georgia where they have the Shepherd Center--one of the best rehab facilities for spinal cord injuries in the country. From the moment she walked into the hospital, they told her that she could have the life she wanted and remain independent.
Initially, Mia was very depressed and angry. For the first two weeks at the rehab hospital, she couldn't even sleep and was dealing with anxiety. Slowly but surely, she began to accept her new life. The doctors told her that she would be able to have children, play sports and be independent. That's all she needed to change her attitude about it and prepare to work on the skills that would get her there.
Accepting her new situation didn't mean that she was giving up on walking again. It was a stepping stone into become who she really was. Mia talks more about how she is really happy.
"A lot of people want to cure everyone, thinking, 'Oh, I see a defect in them, let me fix it.'"
People that don't know how she's dealt with paralysis may see it as the most difficult thing in her life, but she doesn't see it that way.
"Being different on the outside allows me to tell my story more often and connect with people."
Mia talks about the rehab experience and how difficult it was at times. She encourages people to find just one thing that they can focus on. She talks about building the strength to lift her body in order to be independent. It took her 3 months to be able to regain her strength.
Her biggest fear after leaving the rehab facility was not fitting in anymore in her high school. Much to her surprise, her peers didn't even care about the chair. They were just happy to see her. One person said, "It's still Mia, she's just sitting down." And it was those moments that made her realize that we all are more than our circumstances.
"I don't see the wheelchair as an obstacle, I see it as a challenge. Challenge is something that fuels me. I think all of us have this need to accomplish something. Challenges give us those opportunities to accomplish something."
If Mia could talk to her teen self who was lost of hope and anxious about her future, she would say, "Don't give up hope. Don't give up hope."
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Mia story really inspiring.Not all people can do that.She wake up and face reality but still not lose hope.Really inspiring me and amazing.
I can relate too you 100 percent, I'm a single dad, an we still do fun things before I was in a wheelchair, I just keep a opened mind an keep going..
And thank you for the amazing interview! Definitely inspiring and amazing! Truly!
I am so PROUD of you Kirsty, you are A WINNER
+Ronnie Kagan Thanks Ronnie! x
She's so beautiful inside and out
Dear star burst girl you rock
I also encourage Bible reading. When I began reading it pulled me into the story and I lost track of time. I never was athletic but always in motion. My cure for everything was take a walk until I was attacked and unable. I refused to accept the "new normal".
Thank you for being such an inspiration Mia. :)
Totally Agree. . I'm a Tetraplegic too. Let's show the world SCI is not the end of living! 😉
NawtyButtNice yes lets!
So professional. I will watch this on own network.
Amazing Kirsty..........I am in wheelchair also..........its not an obstacle for me but I am not afraid of it. Thank you Kirsty x
Mia is my NEW hero. :) as Rick Hansen has been my childhood hero. :)
GOD BLESS YOU 😇
she inspires me soooooo much
Melissa Jackowski thanks she is my cousin and she told me that these comments are soooooooo helpful
Having a positive attitude about things in general and turning a negative situation into a positive one, can really help you a lot when facing challenges in your life. Be it a chronic life changing illness or be it an injury.
I live with a chronic condition and I use a wheelchair. Both those things can make people only see darkness. I see a lot of awesome people I wouldn't have met had it not been for my condition, and the wheelchair means I won some freedom back :)
Thanks Jennie what a great attitude to have. We share stories of adversity and hope. I hope you will watch a few more and follow us online xx
Will watch more :) I do spend a lot of time just browsing videos on CZcams, be it to learn things, get inspired, maybe help someone in a similar situation as mine or just have a laugh!
I feel like she relates to me so much I'm fine knowing I may never walk again that thought at first was depressing but than I realized there's nothing I used to do that I can't (other than walk) I Faust maybe needed to do it differently but it is possible.
Brave woman!
Just want to say thanks for this show! I am currently "walking-challenged", and not sure how long ?I will be this way, but Mia's story really helped me today!
Thanks Randye Kaye my room mate is temporarily paralyzed due to menegitis at 27. It's been 4 months and she is now taking steps assisted. Slow process but miracles happen xx
Wishing you a speedy recovery Randye Kaye.
Randye all of us at The Voice Realm send our love. Xxx
saludos desde españa sois fantasticas
What an ultra-cool video - so many different #SoWhat people and reasons. The video radiates such a beautiful feeling :))
Inspiring! You ask great questions Kirsty.
Thanks sosoblessed1 I am glad you enjoyed the interview
KirstyTV You're welcome, my pleasure
KirstyTV I would really like to meet her!, I do think she is truly amazing and gorgeous! :) I wish I could meet her! :)
Esta morena e linda
That’s my cousin 💓Mia if you will read this I am Shoshana
Great program. Question for Mia how did you find the right light weight chair for your body weight? I have a power chair But I would like to have a light manual one.
I know she is on twitter perhaps try tweeting her there kx kimberly sleets x
she is very beautiful.
If your legs can still move ， you can try to use Keidou Trike.
Bom dia querida
hello kristy how are you do you have any kids are you married...this is my first time looking in to your channel
I love mia kiss- Besos guapa desde españa ers fantastica mia me tienes loquito ja
she is beautiful! inside and out x
She is so dang beautiful! I would so marry her, even though she can't move around like a lot of us, I still think we would and could have a lot of fun! I think she got very beautiful smile and eyes! So whoever got the chance to be her bf, I hope he feels lucky! I would I really would. I think she is just so beautiful! Dang she is beautiful! Lol matter of fact if your single. Give me a ring! Lol Other than that have a great day beautiful!
Brandon Myers heeeheee she’s my cousin and she’s married god bless her
Brandon Myers she is married