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    From Anguish to Hope
    From Anguish to Hope
    From Anguish to Hope
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    From Anguish to Hope

    By Jody Schloss

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    This book describes Jody’s life in poetry. At 23 years old, Jody was seriously injured in a car roll-over on a highway near L.A. She spent months in a coma and years in recovery. Jody writes about the extreme love and support that she received from my family and friends over the years. She also discusses her childhood, education and love for animals.
    Following her accident, Jody worked hard to pursue the life that she had always dreamed of, being a teacher, and working with children. She has always been very adventurous, and she manages to participate in my many exciting sports . Jody plans to write a second book to continue her story.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris US
    Release dateJan 21, 2021
    ISBN9781664143951
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      From Anguish to Hope - Jody Schloss

      Copyright © 2021 by Jody Schloss. 822235

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced

      or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or

      mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any

      information storage and retrieval system, without permission

      in writing from the copyright owner.

      Xlibris

      844-714-8691

      www.Xlibris.com

      Rev. date: 01/20/2021

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      FOREWORD

      I first met Jody in 1987 in Toronto when we were 14 years old. I had just emigrated from South Africa with my family. We met at a riding stable, where Jody kept her horse, and we became fast friends.

      Our teenage years took us in many different directions, until we met again in Vancouver at the University of British Columbia after Jody returned from Cambridge University in England. Our friendship has endured more than 33 years so far.

      After her accident, we were all very shocked and devastated while we waited for any sign that Jody would wake from her coma. Her mom, Gail, refused to give up and in true Jody form she proved the doctors wrong. Recovery was a long road for her, yet we started to see a drive and tenacity from Jody that began guiding her healing and her comeback. She never took No for an answer from anyone or any situation, instead finding a way to do whatever she set her mind to. I started admiring the way she persisted to attempt and re-attempt whatever she wanted to until she succeeded with her signature brave yet very kind spirit. She skied, sailed on the ocean, travelled to Thailand and South Africa, continued to ride horses - there was nothing and I mean nothing that deterred Jody in any way.

      One of my favourite stories that I always remember occurred on a trip to South Africa. Jody was determined to go Bungee Jumping off a bridge and I was absolutely petrified and not willing to go. I was totally relieved when she decided that maybe it wasn’t a great idea. Nonetheless, she did a Safari in a Game Park, went Micro lighting in Durban, danced the night away in Sun City, shopped at markets and sailed. There simply is no hurdle too big for Jody and there is nothing she won’t try.

      To further her Equestrian career, we attended 2010 World Equestrian Games together and it was during a dressage competition that Jody decided to ride for Canada. In 2012, with hard work and dedication, and a new horse named Inspector Rebus, Jody represented Canada in the London Paralympics. Jody’s schedule was rigorous, she rode daily and worked out while still doing her daily tasks. Jody chose to do everything herself and it was her attitude and determination to succeed that inspires so many people around the world.

      Jody has continued to reset her goals, dreams and aspirations for as long as I have known her and continues to defy what other people see as limitations. For Jody, that would simply be another challenge she will overcome, one way or the other. Jody flew out to my wedding in Vancouver 2015 and danced and celebrated with me, my family and friends. Yet again, I saw how nothing can stop Jody to pay tribute to our friendship.

      You are holding in your hands another goal Jody set for herself to write a book. She did it. She wrote a book!

      This book is not just an achievement and another goal achieved by Jody. It is a testament to Jody’s character, persistence and her belief that you can do anything you want to in your life. Nothing can stop you if you have faith and belief in yourself. She is the true definition of a fighter and a go-getter.

      Her fascinating story written with both poetry and prose will draw you in to the life of a remarkable person. Her story will challenge you to rethink and recalibrate what could be possible for your life.

      You are in for a treat with this book.

      You may be moved more than you are ready for.

      Embrace it, as Jody embraces her life every day.

      Jody, you remain my inspiration and my very dear friend.

      You have proved nothing is impossible.

      Vanessa Kursan

      Vancouver, Canada

      2020

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      Vanessa & Jody, 2004

      South Africa

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      DEDICATION

      For my mother, Gail, who always believed in me.

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      CONTENTS

      FOREWORD

      DEDICATION

      CHAPTER 1: THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY

      CHAPTER 2: WHY WRITE?

      CHAPTER 3: NEW BEGINNINGS

      CHAPTER 4: CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

      CHAPTER 5: THE ACCIDENT

      CHAPTER 6: GIVING BACK

      CHAPTER 7: TRAVELS AND HOBBIES

      CHAPTER 8: GRANDPA HYMIE BALTZAN

      CHAPTER 9: FROM ANGUISH TO HOPE

      REFERENCES:

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

      I AM

      I am determined not to have limitations set upon me

      just because I am different

      I wonder if I will achieve my goals

      I hear applause every time I do something I was never supposed to accomplish

      I see myself with all my hard work delivering the desired ending

      I want the desired ending

      being able to walk and talk without difficulty

      people seeing me as a person first, not a brain injury

      I am determined not to have limitations set upon me

      just because I am different

      I pretend that I was not injured, and am still the person I was

      I feel like a stronger person now

      I touch what I want to achieve

      I worry that the limitations will come true

      I cry when I am seen as a brain injury, not unique

      I am determined not to have limitations set upon me

      just because I am different

      I understand that I will never be the same as I was before

      I say that my hard work will deliver the desired ending

      I dream that I fly everywhere I want to go

      I try to do the best I can at everything I want to accomplish

      I hope that my wish will come true

      I am determined not to have limitations set upon me

      just because I am different

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      The first two chapters of the book are co-written by Jody and Ariella. In

      the rest of the chapters, Jody tells her story in her own voice.

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      CHAPTER 1:

      THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY

      The story of Jody and Ariella working and writing together

      The story began when Jody asked Ariella, a narrative researcher, to help her write her life story. Ariella does not have a title in Jody’s life, nor a specific role. She helps her to think about herself as a person, not as a brain injury, to tell her story from her perspective, not a perspective she is supposed to have. She helps Jody be true to herself. At times Jody feels that her life is not hers anymore. She is expected to feel and behave

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