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Continue reading →: Milestone: First Solo Hike
Before my amputation, I loved taking day trips to the mountains and nearby open spaces to go hiking. If I couldn’t find anyone to go with me, I would stick to trails that I knew well and usually had a fair amount of hiking traffic, texting someone my location and…
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Continue reading →: Crocheting (or Knitting) with One Hand
I learned to crochet a year or two before my accident, using beginner crochet kits from the Woobles and eventually progressing to larger projects. It became a good way for me to relax while doing something with my hands, and became part of my evening ritual while watching TV or…
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Continue reading →: Book Recommendation: ‘This is Body Grief’
This is Body Grief cover image © Penguin Random House / Jayne Mattingly This is Body Grief by Jayne Mattingly introduces readers to the seven stages of grief that often accompany the bodily changes we experience through puberty, menopause, pregnancy, aging, chronic illness, and disability. Mattingly suggests that every person…
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Continue reading →: Setting Small Goals and Celebrating Small Wins
We’re mere days from 2026, and my mind is whirling with reflections on 2025 and hopes and plans for the new year. What have I accomplished this year? What do I want next year to look like? In many ways, I’m already beginning 2026 in defeat. In February, I likely…
Hello,
I’m Jenna
When I was 27, I experienced a traumatic accident resulting in the amputation of my left hand and forearm. This is my journey to find healthy ways to grieve, cope, and live life to the fullest.
Navigating Upper Extremity Amputation 