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She was paralyzed in a car crash that killed her parents. Now, she's a mom of twins
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Jessie Owen, a 27-year-old teacher from Seattle, was paralyzed in 2012 after a tree fell on her family's car, killing her parents and injuring her siblings, drastically changing her life and independence.
- After a year of hospitalization and rehab, Owen adjusted her expectations for recovery and focused on sharing her story online, gaining over 700,000 followers to inspire others with paralysis.
- Owen participated in a clinical trial for a spinal cord stimulation device, Arc-Ex, which improved her hand function and gave her hope, enabling her to pursue dating, marriage, and motherhood.
- She married and gave birth to twins despite her quadriplegia, emphasizing that parenting is about presence and love rather than physical tasks, and shares her experiences to support others in similar situations.
- Owen now uses her platform for speaking engagements and disability advocacy, expressing gratitude for her fulfilling life, loving family, and meaningful work despite her paralysis.
