In an incredible tale of recovery and resilience, a woman defied all odds to regain her ability to walk after suffering a paralyzing spinal stroke. Riona Kelly, a 37-year-old from Halifax, Yorkshire, faced the devastating prospect of never walking again after her life took a sudden and tragic turn in March 2015.
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Rushed to the hospital, she was confronted with the harsh reality of her new physical limitations, her legs paralyzed from the waist down. What should have been a time of utmost need and support turned into a moment of heartbreak when her husband decided to end their marriage just five days into her hospital stay.