It was the two hours a day I could get out of my wheelchair, which was so therapeutic for me, and then I kind of learned that I was kind of good and that I could get better. Victoria Arlen More Quotes by Victoria Arlen More Quotes From Victoria Arlen I will use my voice to change the world, spreading hope, spreading love, and spreading life, 'cause the world needs that. That's enough for me. Victoria Arlen changehopelovelife Winning gold and three silver medals at the Paralympic games is something I'll never forget, but I knew deep down there was still more work to do. I had to continue to redefine what was possible and get back everything that was taken away from me. Victoria Arlen menever-forgetwinningwork I grew up a swimmer. I didn't think I could swim without the use of my legs. Victoria Arlen withoutthinklegsswim You know that feeling when your leg falls asleep and you can't really feel it or move it? Well, that's what my legs feel like all the time, so being fluid and graceful has been difficult. Victoria Arlen feelfeelingyoutime I was told that I would be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. Victoria Arlen wheelchairmy-liferestlife It started off with flu-like symptoms and pain; then, I started feeling really funny. In two weeks, I was paralyzed from the waist down, and it spiraled down from there. Every ability I had was slowly slipping away. Victoria Arlen downfeelingpainfunny I love to swim, and what I have been able to do - give people hope. Victoria Arlen givehopelovepeople
