One day, overnight, my life changed. I woke up on the morning
of the last day of my vacation, and found I couldn't sit without
pain and had muscle spasms in my lower back.
Over the next year, despite the best efforts of my physical
therapists, the pain increased and was a constant companion. As
a result, I was no longer able to practice my profession or participate
in sports. My finances and relationships were in trouble. As I
focused on my pain and my losses, I was understandably depressed.
Several years later I found Dr. Antolak and a diagnosis and
treatment for my physical pain.
And, fortunately, he referred me to Jennie Antolak for coaching.
Coaching helped me deal with my emotional pain. Almost immediately
I went from a focus on my losses to a focus on what I wanted out
of my life-what I valued, what was already a positive and what
I needed. I looked at the possibilities open to me.
Now, almost 6 months later, I still refer back to my "map"
of what I want from my life, as a reminder.
Although I continue to deal with pain and limitations, I am
optimistic and content thanks to the coaching work that I did.
