In 2012, Aimee Copeland, then 24 years old, was enrolled as a graduate student at The University of Georgia.
The next year, she decided to take a few days off to enjoy the final weeks before graduation with her friends.
They decided to go to a small lake so that they may zipline across the water one day. The bold group was eager to give it a shot right away.
Aimee couldn’t have guessed that the event would forever alter her life.A zipline is a long, stretched wire that hangs precariously in the air, offering breathtaking vistas of the ground below. In general, it is entirely secure.
However, when Aimee’s turn arrived, everything went tragically wrong. The cable snapped and Aimee fell toward the precipice. and she lost her limb on that day.
Aimee was taken to the hospital, but the terror persisted. Doctors found that it was significantly worse. The 24-year-old was in risk of passing away because the wound was infected with bacteria that ate flesh.
Her fall left a deep incision on her leg that was infected with the bacteria Aeromonas hydrophila, which led to necrotizing fasciitis, also known as a flesh-eating illness and thought to be fatal.
After 11 operations and a difficult rehabilitation, Aimee was able to manage her condition, but she was forced to amputate both of her hands and both of her legs.
Slowly but surely, Aimee adapted to her new life, and four years after the disaster, this picture of the fighter was inspiring many people on social media.
With scars and amputations, Aimee is brazenly exhibiting her body in a bikini on the beach.
It has taken me a very long time to adjust to and accept my new body, the woman wrote. We are all formed with flaws, and our imperfections are really beautiful. The skin grafting and scars develop character! What you do with what you have is what matters most; not what you have.
In 2023, Aimee Copeland continues to inspire people by supporting amputee and disability rights through her public speaking engagements and social media posts.
In addition to her advocacy work, Aimee is pursuing a PhD in psychology at the University of West Georgia.
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You are such a courageous and powerful woman, Aimee! Each and every one of us is undoubtedly inspired by you. If you think Aimee is extraordinarily brave, please share this article with your friends and family on Facebook right away.
