Rebecca Kaduru
Rebecca Kaduru's life was forever altered by a catastrophic accident in Uganda. But after receiving shockingly insufficient medical care, her nightmare was only beginning. Rebecca endured extensive reconstructive surgeries for her physical wounds, but the emotional trauma had a profound impact on the way she views herself and her personal and professional priorities. She discusses the challenges of recovery in a social-media forward world, the human capacity for pain and empathy, and the importance of a supportive community on the journey to hard-won wisdom.
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In this episode:
Inadequate medical treatment leading to multiple surgeries.
Emotional impact from realizing the limits of health education in Uganda.
The influence of CatAfrica on girls and communities in Uganda.
Setting boundaries for work and prioritizing family time.
The power of vulnerability in leadership and workplace culture.
The significance of community and personal support systems.
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Charity: Hebrew Free Loan San Francisco
Wise Words:
One of my doctors said, he said, I've never seen so much structural damage to a face without damage to the brain and the eye at the same time. So he said, I can't actually tell you if it was the accident itself that caused this or the care that you got after.
In that moment, I was not able to feel thankful that I was okay. You know, I kind of thought, well, that's so easy for you to say, you're thankful that I'm okay because it's easier for you not to have to mourn me, but here I am stuck having to deal with putting the pieces back together, physically, literally building back the pieces of myself.
We all have our different way of recovering and what's most important is recognizing that versus trying to fit yourself into a box.
I had pushed myself to work to the brink that it took literally going through a car window to get myself to stop and realize, why am I doing this?
Everyone deals with trauma. It's all different levels. It's meaningful to each individual person in their own way. Don't feel pressure for some sort of recovery trajectory. Just lean in to your intuition and what you need for yourself.