Runner Gets Hit By Car Head-On...Told She'd Never Run Again.

[gilboagogo]

When you look up the word comeback in Webster's Dictionary, there is a picture of Dawn. God bless you girl, and thanks for giving me the kick in the ass I needed.

[sunflowerdc]

Sometimes all you thought you knew changes in a moment...and life takes a new turn. It is in our resistance or acceptance that makes all the difference:)

Dawn Gurbisz Ciccone

[cassierool]

This inspied me to never give up now matter what hits me i wont give up up it is people like her who help our country i just want to say thankyou

[sunflowerdc]

@cassierool I like your attitude:) YOU are too pre4cious to ever give up on yourself...the world needs you. Thank you for responding.

[sunflowerdc]

Every morning is a new opportunity to change your life. I've had many miracles in mine. As tireless as the ocean's movement, I thank God with each pounding of the road!

Dawn Gurbisz Ciccone

[sunflowerdc]

It wasn't easy, but then again, nothing worthwhile is:) Thank you.

[RunwithGod4ever]

WOW. What a comeback story? Your recovery is so remarkable and inspiring. A true runner always thinks about how to get back up and run again. Thanks for sharing your story.

[sunflowerdc]

December 25, 2011. Merry Christmas!! What a wonderful gift to be able to run:) I don't run the same, will never completely feel my feet or have the agility I use to have, but I want you all to know that with faith, determination, courage and patience...anything if possible! Wishing you all a year of noticing the miracles in your life:)

[sunflowerdc]

Thank you and good luck to you in the marathon. Please post me on how you make out...I'd love to hear back from you:)

Dawn

[rjmchugh]

Wow how moving! I'm doing my 4th marathon in 12 months this Sunday. I can't imagine how tough a struggle you went threw. I hate rest days! God bless, and thanks for sharing your story!

[sunflowerdc]

@rjmchugh Thank you and good luck in your marathon:)

[sunflowerdc]

An accomplished runner, I went for my daily run & was struck, head-on by an SUV. Weeks in the hospital, months in a wheelchair, everything changed!

My daughter left for college…a single parent, I had no one to assist me...no ability to leave the house. I felt the abyss of hopelessness. Years, rehab, multiple surgeries &determination, I defied all odds & was not only walking, but back running. This fragile life is precious! I try to empower others through wwwYouCertainlyCancom

[MrBrianRoberts]

So so brave, what a lovely Lady you are xx

[esrefb]

I have run multiple marathons, planning to run my first ultra. Whenever I start to lose my motivation, I think of stories such as yours. You don't need to win a race. In my book, you're the winner by default. Thanks for sharing your story.

[sunflowerdc]

Since many have expressed interest in my video & story, I thought it appropriate to announce my new monthly teleseries, GetSelfishNowcom It's a unique & innovative teleseries that reveals the truth about being SELFISH. SELFISH means SELF-IS-Healthy! My tragedy made me realize that self-sacrifice doesn't get you named a hero. It just makes you a victim. One must stand up & take charge of their life. That includes your health, relationships, vitality &happiness. It's time to GetSelfishNowcom

[cloudintheskyline]

that's amazing! i feel so inspiration,thank you!

[Existentialexplosion]

You are amazing!

[MRNiceGUy112321]

What ever dosent kills you makes you stronger

[sirjamin96]

True Fighter, All My Respect

[sabueso32]

takes balls to recover so well from such an accident. no coincidence. you fighted like a spartan. awesome.

[sunflowerdc]

@sabueso32

Thank you - what an awesome compliment. Spartan...I like that :)

Dawn

[lorientalle2]

Woooooooow!!! We are very impressed, you are a courageous and strong woman! You can not imagine how you inspired my sister and I!!!!! Keep going :)))))

Ps: My sister and I are Over motivated to run our first MARATHON :))

Cheers from France!

[sunflowerdc]

@lorientalle2 Bon Jour. I am so grateful that you contacted me. That is so wonderful to be our first marathon...and together! Which one did you choose? Please keep me posted on your progress. If I can offer any training tips at all, feel free to contact me DawnatYouCertainlycom. I am proud of you both and honored that you shared that with me:)

[lorientalle2]

Thank you for your answer, we really appreciate it! Well to run a Marathon was in our bucket list so we thought about it together... We just start to run and we did a lot of progres in 1 month... We are able now to run one hour non-stop and we are so Motivated that's how we find you because we were looking for people who run a Marathon and Believe us to watch stories like yours help us a loot so Thank you again for that! We are planning to run the Marathon of London 2012 as we will be in London.

[lorientalle2]

Thanks for your help, and yes for sure if we have got some questions we will go to your website... :)))) Take care and keep in touch :) Maya and Haby

[sunflowerdc]

@lorientalle2 Since you've expressed interest in my video & story, I thought I'd tell you about my new monthly teleseries, GetSelfishNowcom It's a unique & innovative teleseries that reveals the truth about being SELFISH. SELFISH means SELF-IS-Healthy! My tragedy made me realize self-sacrifice doesn't get you named a hero. It just makes you a victim. One must stand up & take charge of their life. That includes your health, relationships, vitality &happiness. It's time to GetSelfishNowcom

[TecFlip]

Wow. I'm always telling myself I got it bad. Dear, I am very sorry for what happened to you, but everyone knows this made you stronger. You are the type of people that we should look up to. Stay positive.

[sunflowerdc]

@TecFlip Thank you for your support. It's been a arduous journey, but my goal is to help others on their own journey:)

[sunflowerdc]

We seem to have some things in common. I always thought I just had to look pretty to get by, but living with the fear that I was ugly on the inside really sucked. It takes courage to look within, and guess what? - you'll be amazed at the beauty you find! I can tell you have a good heart - just got hurt badly:(

[F1sen]

Baha, right now I'm the guy sending evil mails to people >:) and yeah I'm gorgeous on the outside cause that's what matters! :O

[F1sen]

you suck please die

[sunflowerdc]

@F1sen

Hi F1sen, I am so sorry you are full of sadness and negativity. Did I do something to you? Perhaps my life makes you look at your own. Use it to spread kindness, not hate:)

[Ranger11413]

Darn ! Stumbled upon this video by accident. Touched a nerve inside me so I had to "sign in" just to say "GOOD FOR YOU GIRL" ! Face your problems and setbacks instead of moping around feeling sorry for yourself ! Time is too short for that. You must get everything out of life within your grasps while you can ! Not only for yourself but everyone around you too. You go girl.

[sunflowerdc]

@Ranger11413

Hi Ranger, Thank you. It's been a long journey, but I have so much to be grateful for. Now, I try to empower other people. There is nothing you can't do! You sound positive!! We need more like you:)

[sunflowerdc]

Thank you 'Shelovesmusic." I love music as well. I am a singer.

[Shelovesmusic14]

You, are a really nice lady!

[lucar02]

Hi, Im ok thank you for asking.... how are you doing? and your family? My daughter wa a little sick u know flu season but shes ok now.... I watched Food Matters on netflix..... my gosh it makes so much sense..... I recommend you watch it not that you need to get in shape cuz look at you ur gorgeous BUT for a better health ;)

talk to you later

[jrgong94]

why does everyone have really long comments

[sunflowerdc]

They have something to say or express. Talking heals:)

[jrgong94]

@sunflowerdc haha nice

[sunflowerdc]

@jrgong94 Since you've expressed interest in my video & story, I thought I'd tell you about my new monthly teleseries, GetSelfishNowcom It's a unique & innovative teleseries that reveals the truth about being SELFISH. SELFISH means SELF-IS-Healthy! My tragedy made me realize self-sacrifice doesn't get you named a hero. It just makes you a victim. One must stand up & take charge of their life. That includes your health, relationships, vitality &happiness. It's time to GetSelfishNowcom

[sunflowerdc]

Absolutely! You are brave to have undergone the surgery. I spent my life saying"I'll feel better after I lose some weight." The happiness never came. I suffer from dysmorphia, which is body image distortion. I see myself as fat and it doesn't matter what anyone says or who tells me I'm beautiful. The beauty has to come from within:) You're already on the path of healing, because you reached out. Because you care about yourself and daughter - you want change. It takes courage to do that.

[lucar02]

is nice to chat with you. Part of my sadness comes with my physical disatisfaction. I became overweight (267lbs) after the birth of my daughter and then I had a gastric lapband and lost 100 pounds (165) so after I lost the weight I thought all my sadness would go away but it just made it lighter. Do you know what i mean?

[lucar02]

ok, I will, how come my shrink cant suggest something like this.... I need a new doc. I guess I felt like I was the only one with these feelings... I hope Im not drilling you for info, it just feels good to talk to someone who understands. Where you anti social when you were "sick"? I cant think of any other word for it. I have a problem making and meeting people... I think my 1st grader has more friends then me lol

[sunflowerdc]

I would isolate and stay by myself. I still like a great deal of time alone, but am also very social. I think there are two reasons I would isolate. 1. I felt inadequate around people and thought that I had nothing to offer. I felt embarrassed with who I was. 2. I isolated because it was safer to be alone and take a risk and have someone hurt me. Plus, I felt as though no one understood me anyway so why bother. Never worry about drilling me. I went through years of therapy and therapists.

[sunflowerdc]

How are you doing?

[sunflowerdc]

I had a 6 year old girl when I got divorced and I didn't want her to live the life I had with confusion, depression, negativity. I went back to college and made her my focus. She is 24 now and even though she had some rough times, she turned out beautiful:) You sound like such a concerned, loving woman. Look in the mirror and see your beauty inside and out and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. If you ever want to chat, just contact me through nutritional health coach com

[lucar02]

wow, I take anti depressants and have tried things but still have not found my "running" passion. What can set me free? this is what I have to find. What else do you do when you dont run?

[sunflowerdc]

There is so much! I was on anti-depressants for many years. I no longer take any, but I don't recommend you stop anything. You'll know when the time is right. First you need to explore 'who you are.' Try free writing. Just ask a question like who am I? or What lights me up? Then take out pen & paper and just write. Don't stop or censor it - just write! This is a way our subconscious communicates with our conscious mind. After you feel like you can't write anymore, read what you wrote. Revealing!

[lucar02]

Thank you, you have really helped me see things in a different perspective. I have a 6 year old girl and I want to be a good example for her. You can be my good example ;)

[sunflowerdc]

@lucar02 Since you've expressed interest in my video & story, I thought I'd tell you about my new monthly teleseries, GetSelfishNowcom It's a unique & innovative teleseries that reveals the truth about being SELFISH. SELFISH means SELF-IS-Healthy! My tragedy made me realize self-sacrifice doesn't get you named a hero. It just makes you a victim. One must stand up & take charge of their life. That includes your health, relationships, vitality &happiness. It's time to GetSelfishNowcom

[lucar02]

ur right! I jst have negative people around me but I will focus on the process. I do need to clear the view of my path, I just dont know what I love to do yet.... is weird that some people are born knowing and some find it in the process. How did you know running was your passion?

[sunflowerdc]

I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. lol I never did have a vision or set goals. I did everything wrong as kid or so I was told. Truth is I was ashamed of who I was, because toxic people were in my life putting me down, manipulating me. I was too young and too weak to push these people out of my life, but as I grew into my self - the field cleared naturally. Some people leave, because they can no longer control you. Some respect you more and come around to your corner!

[sunflowerdc]

I didn't even start running until I was 27. I had no interests in life except singing and writing poetry. I was a heavy smoker and bulimic - my life was a black hole of depression and obsession. I started running when I quit smoking. I was getting divorced and asked someone how I can get beyond my fear, depression and anxiety? They told me to try anything new. How do you know what you like or don't unless you say f--- it and try it. I tried cycling, wind surfing, art. Running made me feel free!

[lucar02]

I admire you for all that you are. I cant seem to find myself and Im 29 years old. I have no real direction in my life, I wish that I can see light as you have and maybe hope to have your strenght when I do. Thank you for showing me your blessing in disguise of a tragedy.

[sunflowerdc]

@lucar02 Do we ever truly find ourselves? We are forever changing, growing and becoming. The key is to stop looking and "be in the process." It is an illusion that you have no direction, because you are on a path...it just hasn't become clear yet. Enjoy where you are at right now. Learn from your pain and failures...enjoy your accomplishments, and love who you are right now:)