Living with a disability is more than just learning new coping strategies. Everything changes. Truth is I’ve gained a lot of compassion for those living with a permanent disability or chronic illness through this injury & months of recovery. Visiting disability is scarier the second time around. And I’m concerned I might end up having to stay, and it’s no vacation. I’ve realized how much I took being healthy for granted and how little I’ve truly understood struggling with disability. So far, I’ve been temporarily disabled for twelve weeks. Possibly, I may need further surgery, but someday, I hope to leave my house without a walker, cane, brace, and fear…