Building Resilience for Mental and Emotional Health I almost gave up hope. I nearly succumbed to a life far below my potential. But I pushed through a life-changing theater accident that left me paralyzed from the chest down and created a vibrant, fulfilling life. I am a survivor, a believer, and a fighter. And because my theater accident happened at the age of 16, I’ve dedicated my life to helping youth navigate struggles. I’ve poured every ounce of my pain and joy into this mission. I travel across the country, speaking to schools and at youth conferences, imparting my message of hope and resilience. I inspire and challenge my listeners to overcome and persevere, no matter what life throws at them. The importance of this message became painfully clear in 2014, when a close friend lost her son to suicide. Logan was only 14 years old. My PATH Curriculum is a pledge to Logan and gives youth a voice to reach out, ask for help, and know that there is hope.