Marjorie does not allow herself to be limited by her physical challenges. She works as a psychologist and researcher with several Canadian universities. She’s raising a young son with some physical support from her parents.

After a car accident left her with paraplegia, Marjorie spent five months in hospital and an intensive rehabilitation centre. She fought hard in rehab to walk again, believing a “good” mom was a “walking” mom. Then she realized, even in a wheelchair, she could accomplish a lot and motherhood could still happen the way she had imagined, but with a little help here or there. With determination, Marjorie learned all the skills necessary to take care of both herself and her son.

She relearned to drive with her hands, and also makes sure she does everything that she would have done with her son if she were standing.