It’s Valentine’s Day, and I Bought Myself a Pair of Heels!

Maybe this is a bit personal, but my recovery has been such a huge part of my life for the past 8 years that I wanted to share some good news.

Back in 2017, after my injury, a doctor told me I would never wear heels again.  He also said I would probably need walking aids for the rest of my life and should forget about running or jumping.  I worked hard in physical therapy, changed how I worked, and had so much support from my loved ones, that I have been able to run a mile, jump in celebration, and even climb mountains - all without a walking aid.  Even with all of that, heels still felt impossible.

Trying them on was terrifying.  I wanted to leave the store so many times. I had no idea if my feet could handle them or if I was about to make a huge mistake.  The last time I tried on heels, I had to donate all my shoes because they hurt instantly.  No pain this time though!  Just some wobbly Bambi legs!

I left with two pairs.  A sleek black Coach pair with a narrow, pointy-toe design as a birthday gift from my boyfriend and tan Michael Kors heels that’ll go great with my jeans and navy suits.  Honestly, I never thought shoes like these would be an option for me again. The pic on this post is how those shoes make me feel. Sparkly, loved, and pretty, even if I do have Bambi legs!

Now that I know I can handle heels, I want to find something more casual.  Maybe sandals or flip-flops.  Maybe even something open-toe.  In a lot of ways, this Valentine’s Day felt like a huge step (pun intended) in my journey to reclaim myself.