204 {Ro Clark} I became paralysed and had no idea why

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We’ve talked about experiencing a health issue and not knowing the cause and we’ve talked about the impact of suddenly losing mobility from an accident. But what if you suddenly became paralysed, but no one knew why?

That was the experience for Ro Clark in 2019.

Ro is a Sunshine Coast based acrylic painter and graphic designer with over 14 years’ industry experience. After acquiring a spinal cord injury in 2019, she found solace and expression through her painting. Now, Ro works from her home studio, creating original acrylic artworks, limited edition prints and seamless repeat pattern designs. With a lifelong passion for art and design, Ro brings both technical skill and emotional depth to her practice.

In this episode she shares:

-      Her life before the accident

-      The accident and what happened to her

-      What she was like personally as she realised what was happening to her

-      How realising the secondary aspects of being paralysed made life much harder for her

-      The significant pain she lives with every second

-      What the hard days of recovery looked like

-      What tools from her past life did she pull on to survive

-      Examples of her experiences with low accessibility

-      How she looks forward now and what brings her joy

-      Her art and how it helps her

Key Quotes

I could see my husband’s face and he could see the doctor and that is when I knew something was wrong.”

“The pain is the hardest part for me now.”

More about Ro

Find out more about Ro via her website and Instagram.

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