Living with someone who suffers with chronic depression can be overwhelming. As long as I have known Danie, he has suffered with serious depression. Add to that all his other disabilities and diabetes, and you have a recipe for disaster. We used to walk through the mall on weekends before Danie lost his legs. Now, he doesn’t want to walk amongst the millions of stares, which I can understand. He often says he feels like the court jester 😊 Well, a man with two iron legs is not something you see every day. One time, when we still had the bar, Danie made the huge mistake of showing two little black children that he could “magically” remove his legs. Oh my word!! What a fiasco! Those children took off like a rocket, in between the musicians who were doing live music for us, tripping over the drum set, screaming at the top of their voices, causing a disastrous upheaval. Obviously, Ironman’s legs are not detachable. A client from our previous mechanical workshop once said to Dani...
Life after amputation and financial loss is a journey that requires resilience, determination, and a positive mindset. Don't forget the importance of humor. Embrace the change, seek support, set goals, find your passion, practice self-care, and choose happiness and hope. You are defined by the strength and courage you possess within yourself. This is our story.