I STILL SHINE is an inspiring true story of survival. What would you do if everything you had planned in life changed in a moment? Dreams that may never be begin flashing through your mind, one by one disappearing forever…
A normal all American kid, Wendy married her high school sweetheart. She escaped her small town and set off chasing her dreams of being an actress Trying out for parts, and one audition after another, Wendy finally received THE call. The offer for a lead role in a movie, and her big break into film. Wendy knows life will never be the same again. She had no idea how right she was.
Little did she know, deep within her brain, the pressure was building. Like a dam, it was only a matter of time until the pressure was far too great...
Wendy is one of the few that lived through ruptured brain aneurysm, and past a pre-destined expiration date. She defeating death with the courage of a warrior, lived and struggled through a long recovery.
Now, Wendy shares her story with you. Answers to questions like what matters? What changes when you wear the second chance colored glasses?
The purpose of this book is to help others. Wendy shares with you what it is like to no longer be in control of your destiny. How helpless you feel when your body is in control of your life, the frustrations of relearning and training your brain. We all have loved ones or friends that have suffered some type of trauma. This book hopes to give you a better understanding of how they are feeling. What they struggle with and how you can be more informed to help and understand.
A normal all American kid, Wendy married her high school sweetheart. She escaped her small town and set off chasing her dreams of being an actress Trying out for parts, and one audition after another, Wendy finally received THE call. The offer for a lead role in a movie, and her big break into film. Wendy knows life will never be the same again. She had no idea how right she was.
Little did she know, deep within her brain, the pressure was building. Like a dam, it was only a matter of time until the pressure was far too great...
Wendy is one of the few that lived through ruptured brain aneurysm, and past a pre-destined expiration date. She defeating death with the courage of a warrior, lived and struggled through a long recovery.
Now, Wendy shares her story with you. Answers to questions like what matters? What changes when you wear the second chance colored glasses?
The purpose of this book is to help others. Wendy shares with you what it is like to no longer be in control of your destiny. How helpless you feel when your body is in control of your life, the frustrations of relearning and training your brain. We all have loved ones or friends that have suffered some type of trauma. This book hopes to give you a better understanding of how they are feeling. What they struggle with and how you can be more informed to help and understand.
