We all experience pain, but for Ruthie it’s been a constant since she survived a catastrophic car accident. After almost a decade in her bed and unimaginable loss, she decided to change the narrative of her story and push past the pain to chase beauty, meaning, and real friendship. She will be sharing her story and helping you find resilience and hope amidst whatever life throws at you.

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