From Legally Blind to Living with Vision: Michaela Cox’s Story
Discover the unexpected journey of legally blind author and resilience expert, Michaela Cox. Despite facing disability, divorce, and loss, she’s rewriting her story with grace and resilience. Dive into her powerful message and find out how she’s turning adversity into triumph. Stay tuned for the full story.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Embracing resilience in the face of visual impairment challenges.
- Discovering the power of self-care in navigating personal adversity.
- Finding strength and purpose through single parenting after loss.
- Overcoming disability and grief with grace and determination.
- Living a purposeful life despite visual impairment obstacles.
My special guest is Michaela Cox
Michaela Cox, a multi-published author and speaker, fearlessly shares her journey of resilience. Her engaging storytelling spans faith, spirituality, motherhood, parenting, and overcoming grief and loss. Despite being legally blind, Michaela’s determination shines through. From navigating divorce at a young age to the profound loss of her husband, she has emerged as an inspiring voice on thriving amidst adversity. Her series, including “Now I See” and speaks on 38 DDD and offers a glimpse into her unwavering spirit and unwavering faith. Michaela’s journey ignites hope and showcases her remarkable strength in embracing life’s challenges with grace.
Connect with Michaela Cox on…
Website: https://www.myheartfeltmeditations.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042237133134
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowisee779/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lib2zOIPh8U
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The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 – Introducing Michaela Cox
00:01:15 – Origin Story and Overcoming Challenges
00:04:49 – Living with Visual Impairment
00:09:28 – The Impact of Blindness
00:13:12 – Accommodations and Adaptations
00:13:42 – Overcoming Challenges with Visual Impairment
00:14:19 – Accommodations for Testing
00:16:24 – Finding Strength in Adversity
00:18:36 – Motivation and Faith
00:23:28 – Self-Awareness and Reflection
00:26:31 – Life’s Manual and Coping Mechanisms
00:28:30 – Catharsis Through Writing
00:31:43 – Overcoming Personal Struggles
00:35:28 – The Importance of Grace
00:37:17 – Self-Care and Balance
00:38:56 – Balancing Grad School and Life
00:40:08 – Finding Grace Through Grief
00:41:51 – Grounding and Redefining Meaning
00:44:47 – Acceptance and Living in Abundance
00:46:23 – Choosing Care and Equipping Yourself
00:50:47 – Staying Focused on the Present Moment
00:51:03 – Living a Purposeful Life
00:51:43 – Having Hope and Faith
00:52:08 – Reaching Out for Support
00:52:32 – Final Words of Wisdom