The story
Our human
journey
What defines the road back after a major loss?
On May 1, 2010, life asked me to navigate a path I never expected. A sudden battle with bacterial meningitis in Evansville, Indiana, led to a two-week coma and, eventually, the loss of my hands and feet.
The road back wasn’t about “beating” anything — it was about learning to listen to my body and the world in a completely new way. It involved months of patient recovery, discovering that resilience isn’t a loud declaration, but a quiet, daily commitment to showing up.
Today, I live a life defined by connection and presence. Whether I’m working out, managing my home, or spending time with loved ones in Evansville, I move through the world with a deep appreciation for the tools and people that make this journey possible.
Advocacy is my way of giving back to a community that sustained me. By sharing my story and helping change Indiana’s meningitis laws, I hope to offer others the same sense of hope and protection that helped me find my footing again. We are all navigating something; we just don’t have to do it alone.
Timeline of resilience
May 1, 2010 — Sudden onset of bacterial meningitis in Evansville, IN, leading to a two-week coma and subsequent quad-amputation.
2014 – present — Advocacy for Indiana law 410 IAC 1-1-1, ensuring students receive critical meningitis boosters before high-school graduation.
Today — Keynote addresses on radical adaptation, focused on honest resilience and intuitive living.