Addy and Trese: Working through adversity and showing up

"Addy and Trese"

I started Addy and Trese in the program before Christmas with one-on-one to get them up to speed. Just when we were ready to transition to groups, Addy slipped on steps at home and fractured her ankle. In a boot, on crutches and will likely need surgery. Works as an ER nurse, varying shifts, drives in from Grove City. We have to continue with adaptive, one-on-one training until she can become weight bearing. Friends told her to drop out, why go through the hassle of trying to get around on crutches, wait until the ankle heals. Her response, “that’s bullshit, I committed to get in shape, that’s what I’m going to do”. Hasn't missed one session since she started, always shows up 10 minutes early.

Trese, well the level of adversity in her life makes most other excuses I've heard to drop out or miss sessions seem pretty lame. Only session she missed to date was to attend the funeral of her 38 yr old step daughter who lost a battle with cancer. There's more but you get the picture. Had considered quitting, chose not to.

Life is real, how you react to it is what defines you as a person.