To shed a bit light on where my mindset is and to gain a better understanding of why this training is so important to me - it was ten years ago that I became the victim of a drunk driving crime that forever changed my life and body. I miraculously survived, but not without the loss of my lower left leg. Never, in my wildest dreams, did I imagine I’d be run into by a drunk driver. Never did I imagine having to fight for my life as a result of the injuries I endured. Never did I imagine ultimately becoming an amputee. This was the type of story I heard about pertaining to other people – not me – that couldn’t happen to me! Despite my thoughts, this is now my reality.

However, because of this experience I know all too well that anything can happen to anyone at anytime. With that truth, I could very easily live in fear, but that’s not living. Rather, I choose to do all I can to be as safe as I can be and give myself the best possible chance given a threatening assault situation.

There was no way for me to prepare for the events of the drunk-driving crime that forever changed my world in numerous ways. There is, however, a way for me to arm myself with the knowledge and skills to give myself one heck of a fighting chance should I ever be physically/verbally threatened/attacked. It is with thanks to the both of you, as well as John, Michelle and Shane, that I continue to gain this confidence.

Thank you!
Susan Wang