This Video of a Partially Paralyzed Woman Getting Ready Is Seriously Inspiring
"I have always hated somebody else helping me do something or doing it for me."
When Manon Slomkowski got into a motorcycle accident a year ago, her life changed forever. Because of the accident, the 20-year-old suffers from brachial plexus palsy—damage to the nerves that control her left arm. Since then, she's had to relearn how to get dressed, put makeup on, and all the "routine" things that we often don't even think about.
Posting a video of her new routine to her Facebook page, and then to YouTube, the video has already been viewed more than five million times.
"I am teaching myself every day how to support myself, how to find solutions," she told the Huffington Post. "You can see in my video, for instance, the solution for my bra: one of my friends, who is able-bodied, gave it to me, because I was tired of always waiting for somebody to help me hook it up! I have always hated somebody else helping me do something or doing it for me. This encouraged me to make an effort to support myself."
She continued: "If I had to give advice to all the people who have suffered from injuries caused by any kind of road accident, I would tell them 'Be happy and fight for your lives,' because you still have the chance to see tomorrow. To all road drivers, remember that you are not untouchable, and the 30 seconds when I thought I was almost killed me. You don't want that, so drive slowly and carefully."
Watch the enlightening video below:
You should also check out:
Kate Upton Shares All the Details of Her Beauty Routine
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
17 Glorious Times Celebrities Let Us See Their Beauty Routines
Samantha Leal is the Deputy Editor at Well+Good, where she spends most of her day thinking of new ideas across platforms, bringing on new writers, overseeing the day-to-day of the website, and working with the awesome team to produce the best stories and packages. Before W+G, she was the Senior Web Editor for Marie Claire and the Deputy Editor for Latina.com, with bylines all over the internet. Graduating from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University with a minor in African history, she’s written everything from travel guides to political op-eds to wine explainers (currently enrolled in the WSET program) to celebrity profiles. Find her online pretty much everywhere @samanthajoleal.
-
King Charles’ Former Butler Reveals the Kind of Gift the Monarch Hates at Christmas
"The King hates being given anything extravagant and expensive."
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
-
Kate Middleton Made a Rare Comment About Her Cancer Journey at Christmas Carol Service
"I didn’t know this year was going to be the year that I’ve just had..."
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
-
Kate Middleton Stole This Fashion Hack from Queen Elizabeth II
This is the fourth year in the row Kate has channeled the Queen's fashion sense to host the "Together at Christmas" carol service.
By Kayleigh Roberts Published
-
'Ginny & Georgia' Season 2: Everything We Know
Netflix owes us answers after that ending.
By Zoe Guy Last updated
-
'Firefly Lane' Season 2: Everything We Know
In the immortal words of Tully Hart, "Firefly Lane girls forever!"
By Andrea Park Published
-
'Bridgerton' Season 2: Everything We Know
The viscount and his new love interest hit Netflix at the end of March.
By Andrea Park Published
-
'Bachelor In Paradise' 2021: Everything We Know
It's back, baby!
By Andrea Park Published
-
'Spencer,' the Princess Diana Movie: Everything We Know
"Every fairy tale ends."
By Andrea Park Published
-
Who is Abigail Heringer From 'The Bachelor' and 'Bachelor in Paradise'?
The 25-year-old, who first appeared on Matt James' season, is a financial analyst with an inspiring backstory.
By Andrea Park Published
-
What Does "ROC" Mean at the Tokyo Olympics?
It's a temporary workaround in the aftermath of Russia's massive doping scandal.
By Katherine J. Igoe Published
-
Katie Thurston's 'Bachelorette' Cast: Every Detail We Know
Including familiar faces, several athletes, and a famous rapper's brother.
By Megan DiTrolio Published