Thriving in the Face of Adversity | Stephanie Buxhoeveden | TEDxHerndon

Life is going to challenge you at some point. When this happens you have a few choices- deny, cope, or thrive.
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[@jennifercooper3547]

We encounter adversity in order to mold our character, not to break us. Keep thriving! Peace to everyone reading🌹.

[@nancyokosi1]

This present adversity I'm going through is really too much for me . I trust God for His healing and breakthrough

[@bobnandez]

@@nancyokosi1how are you doing ?

[@nancyokosi1]

@@bobnandez I'm thriving

[@bobnandez]

@ thanks for sharing….. and giving hope

[@jadedsexiluv21]

She is a personal great friend of mine and I started as a nurse with her. What an inspiration and a gift of God to give back to your patients. I love you Stephanie!

[@renalexis5454]

Natalia Mikanowicz I wish she was on my case, and my Mum's. We have decent Drs, but none as passionate as her. She's a delight for a younger MS patient.

[@JustMe-ob3nw]

Awesome

[@petrichoroN-]

Human spirit is the strongest force in the entire universe and her story just manifested it in practical form; a genuine human being who overcame her adversity and decided to help others with it. The world needs more good people like her.

[@billwong6077]

I just watched this. I can relate, but to a different level. I am an autistic OT. I found out my diagnosis during my time in OT school. When I found out my diagnosis, I had a series of questions about my future. It took me a year to find another autistic person in the field back in 2011. I found that person through navigating autism support group pages online… not through a referral from a professional colleague. That experience helped me made my own pledge- I want to be able to help someone like myself in similar position in OT. I want to be a ray of hope that everyone in that situation can see. So, after I talked to that autistic occupational therapist in summer 2011, I pledged that I would do the best I can to finish the student portion of my journey strong and be a licensed occupational therapist myself. Then, I will try to help whoever come my way, no matter how busy I already am. I know that if I can impact even one’s career trajectory in this instance, I know I have done really well. Sure, my work in helping autistic OT students is more of a passion project nowadays. But, I like to help these students, particular knowing that some of them went through similar things like I did. Although I experienced some blunders along the way, my professional successes were important for my mentees to realize that they can succeed… just that they might have to encounter some bumps along the road sometimes.

[@TeachMonthruSun]

Stephanie, I also have MS and have been living with it for 11 yrs. I have decided to not cope as much and truly thrive more! Thriving is what allows you to see the blessing in this disease. I pray that the Lord continues to show us what He wants us to do with this disease. The question is not why me, but truly why not me!! Thank you for your wisdom and heart for sharing!!!!! You have re-ignited the embers of my purpose!!!!❤

[@savannafluter1013]

Thank you so much. I was just diagnosed last week and this video brought me to tears...tears of hope. My first attack was on my left eye and I am slowly re-gaining vision. I hope to strive in the face of adversity and make the best out of this.

[@cw7368]

Savanna Fluter praying for healing for you

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

I lost my memory and I was completely bedridden for years I can’t believe the story this is amazing you are incredible

[@drewflex7136]

This is just what I needed to hear... I was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia earlier this year and have been trying to win the mental and emotional battle with this illness... I truly want to thrive, and watching a talk like this helps to give me the courage to carry on...

[@WAGATUAFESS]

you will thrive and live .God bless you😘

[@petrichoroN-]

hope so you're doing good

[@delskeys4]

Thank you Stephanie for your encouragement and sharing your testimony. I was diagnosed with a serious illness in my life . I am grateful for finding out the way I did before it was too late. Now I push even harder to succeed, by be a living example and encouraging others as you do. I pray many of God blessing for you!!!

[@deborahflynn1708]

Good morning 59 yrs ago my mother who was diagnosed with MS gave birth to me at 7 months of her pregnancy ( my parents 3 other children were fine and healthy) she told me throughout my childhood that the medical team almost lost both of us during delivery I was born in the 7th month at 2lbs I grew up with physical and learning disabilitys Kennedys Children's hospital was my secend home by God's grace I graduated from HS and today have worked 40 yrs at my local hospital my parents could have chosen to abort me during the pregnancy but they chose not to i am God's child and I am very grateful for the family he chose to place me into

[@antoniodevera2433]

thank you. God bless you Stephanie. I have bipolar and my life is getting real tough. finding purpose is getting difficult. i will thrive :)

[@varunrai2713]

+Antonio de Vera have a beautiful day! :)

[@ezracomeau9190]

I was inspired by this

[@mangoyacho]

+Antonio de Vera Just read your message. Sending well wishes to you.

[@marciaroweamonde1311]

@@varunrai2713 ⁰¹

[@IrisQueen1]

I so so so so hope there will be change in the future for MS patients. For my father it's too late, too much has been damaged but I really hope in the future no one has to go trough what he has gone trough. You seem like a really bright woman Stephanie, you are doing great things, keep it up!

[@merlinsandra4405]

"God shall supply all our needs according to His riches in glory. " Our faith in God shall bring us closer to Him and he will grant his blessings and shower us with His grace n mercy even through hardships and battles.... Amen!!

[@claireiom]

Thank you! As recently diagnosed you have gave me that hope that I too can thrive in the face of adversity.

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Life is not fair ! Mysteries . So courageous soul not only adapt but develop skills to thrive. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@pattipasquino8058]

I am touched by Stephanie's strength and courage, as well as her ability to convey her purposeful life. So inspiring!

[@dougrankin7353]

You will face adversity in life. You sum it up beautifully Stephanie. Deny/cope/thrive. They should teach this in middle school. Thank you for the wonderful talk. I so wish you well.

[@peterstanghellini393]

Why do bad things happen to good people? It’s a question that I contemplate about but can’t answer. It’s demoralizing when an individual is faced with a chronic health condition. Stephanie chose to be productive, give back to others and use her talents to improve peoples health. She is an inspiration and has given many people hope to live life to the fullest

[@StarsTogether]

Stellar writing on display. I came across a book that parallels this and was moved. "Rising From Within: Unlocking Your Innate Power to Conquer Adversity" by Vincent Starling

[@PaineFury]

I'm happy to be part of iConquerMS, and will assist in every way I can. One day, we will begin overcoming disease again for the sake of mankinds future

[@leducleadership]

Such great advice that we have choices when life doesn't go the way we want it to!

[@JustMe-ob3nw]

True - wish I had learned this earlier in life

[@CECana]

God heal You, Stephanie Buxhoeveden. Don't lose your hope. Tomorrow you will be fine. Blessings.

[@wbusaeed]

Great speech, Stephanie, wonderful summary of the feelings of MS patients.... Thanks for the work you are doing for the cause... Wish you all the best

[@tanmaygor1005]

Ascetic person like her, are true motivational speakers ! God bless her and all people around ! Superb

[@swtgrl5290]

Very inspirational! I can relate in a major way, I had to learn everything over again after a SCI. I'm a very determined a lively person so I totally understand finding adversity and perseverance. Good luck with your illness and your in my prayers

[@francismausley7239]

Excellent talk... "Is there any Remover of difficulties save God? Say: Praised be God! He is God! All are His servants and all abide by His bidding!" ~ Writings of the Báb

[@isaacwolowik]

You are truly an inspiration. Bless you!!!! Thanks.

[@arubaroy8365]

I really like this video. I really gave me hope and encourage me to cope with being in perimenopause in my late 30s. I was diagnosed with being in the menopause transition and it came as a shock to me because I thought I had enough time to do the things I wanted to do and then I'll settle down and get married and have children. I even thought that being in perimenpoause only happens when a woman reaches her middle 40s or in her 50s. Unfortunately, not for me! I'd read tons of articles and books and they all say that a woman can enter perimenopause as early as her middle 30s. Wow! I admit that I was in denial at first, and try to not really believe the test results and second opinion from my primary doctor and my OBGYN. But as months went on, by June of this year, I had to officially accept that I am going through the change and that I didn't have all the time in the world and that my body is different now and I couldn't do certain things anymore like I did in the past. I realized that I actually have to start taking care of myself or suffer a miserable life and be in and out of hospitals until I die. I still have goals to do things in life, but I'm not going to let that fact that my body is changing change my mind. I'm a pretty resilient person and I can adapt to any situation pretty good. I just need to make sure now that I take care of myself and really listen and do what my doctor says for now on and I've learned to kicked out people who are intoxicating to me out of my life and say no to anyone or anything that is going to create a stressful and toxic situation for me because I don't need it and don't want it. And this experience has taught me what is important in life and the ones who truly got my back. My mother, before she passed away, always told me that you are not going to be young forever and things that she told me not to do and to do, even though I didn't understand it, you will understand and appreciate when you get older. It's funny because she was right and I get it now.

[@luisguerra1975]

This was so great to watch. So inspiring on so many levels. Thank you for sharing your story with the MS community.

[@fatimaeliot9792]

بارك. الله فيك. يا. ستيفاني . God bless you Stephanie . . . and may God protect you . . . Stéphanie . . . je vous souhaite tout le bonheur du monde . . .que Dieu vous protège .

[@synapticmemoryseepage4447]

This is a very helpful and excellent presentation.

[@mangoyacho]

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story of hope and endless possibility. Sending you lots of well wishes.

[@dreamland-lw6ce]

Bless your spirit. A lot of males cant fight with much less painful things. God gives us the fights that He knows we can endure, and does not burden a soul beyond that it cant bear. This should be played to every teenager that is crying every day, laying in bed with no intention to do anything. Use your health as long as you have it, because you never know when you are going to lose it.

[@drcunda1]

Where there is ruin, there is hope for a treasure. 💚 RUMI

[@ParrotsRUS1]

This was very inspiring. Two other inspiring stories- Dr Terry Wahl's story and also "Win the Wilderness" on Netflix. The ending of that will make you cry if you have M.S. Since I've been on the Terry Wahl's diet protocol I have had much improvement. I highly recommend her book.

[@robertpaquin4714]

Thank you

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

Right on. Relentless tenacity

[@pedroobike7033]

I love women who bless peoples lives keep it up Stephanie butler

[@volare2013]

This is just so unbelievable and inspiring.

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

Wow we have a very similar situation that I’ve been dealing with for 33 years that started with my foot beingSevered unbelievable and you know what the name of my book is in powered by adversity I bought that name along time ago I can’t wait to hear your story what is the inspiration and it’s nice to hear somebody who has gone through something so similar because it ended up with 37 operations but you know what it was the biggest gift in my life and I hope you feel the same warmly, Stacy Rosman

[@hardcorehockey]

Well done... stay after it... the best opportunities are always found in the challenges we face.

[@gillesbenepougoue7361]

Awesome, thx for sharing

[@midgetaylor5010]

Thank you for being my voice. I love you for being you.

[@Gameplayery]

You would meet her on the streets and assume she has a perfect life. Just out of her physical beauty. Yes she's hot. But it really goes to show you , you never know what people go through or are living. Her courage is un-mesurable , perseverance is commendable and i wish her and everybody else here to have a good life.

[@priya6085]

Thanks. Wish you to have a good life too

[@bethanymackay5915]

You should watch Dr Terry Wahls ted talk. Her books are excellent too. She’s an MD with MS and has created a diet/lifestyle that has stalled her disease and helped her body heal. ❤️❤️❤️

[@JKyleSmith1310]

Look up the bee stinging treatment. I've seen several videos of MS patients say it helped them a great deal and made the numbness fade

[@Chronoxidex]

Such strong woman. Thank you for your speech. Hopefully one day the disease will just subsided by the power of your mind. Looking forward to see more content of yours! ❤️

[@LeoLee-yj6kn]

I'm so hypnotised by her beauty!

[@masterchief5437]

Settle down XD

[@romarocovington7697]

Needed to hear this very good speaker

[@artistrycinemized9555]

I ain't sweating it. Imma handle my biz and keep it living .

[@charleshurstreinvention3959]

Many times it isn't luck just the natural way the world is set up to be against you--and everyone else. This week I have been advising my subscribers on how to prepare for bad luck. There is an old adage that states that bad luck happens to everyone--the difference between those who succeed and those who collapse is how you react to it. That really irritates someone when they are in the middle of an episode of bad luck--myself included. But it is true. You can't keep bad luck from happening to you--but you can prepare in advance. What you do is first look at the worst it can get. Example--last year I was smart and bought oil stocks when it was low--and then it kept getting crushed. I pictured the worst case scenario--the whole stock market goes, banks fail and now I'm with about enough to buy one Big Mac. And I prepared what I would do. Contract out in my profession, live minimalistic like I did when I was a student and build for a decade. If it wasn't enough to retire with social security then move to a third world country. I would be fine and better than my ancestors. And the worst didn't happen---I kept calm, implemented my plan of moving the stocks over to other assets and everything not only recovered but I gained some profit. Not as much as I hoped but I survived and was even better off. So, end point--you see a storm coming, you look for the worst it can get, implement a plan and you will survive what life throws at you. Hope this helps someone--Charles

[@alanb.caldino4958]

Hi Stephanie, you got a "great MISSION" and you're a legend in Humanity! Thank you so much for enlightenment :-)

[@christiegermans9141]

Great talk - what an inspiration you are !

[@dwillerth]

Stephanie, very inspiring talk lady! So blessed by your message, and I hope this talk empowers many with MS! YOU ROCK!!!!

[@alexlongmore621]

thank you for your story

[@kerrybowman19]

thankyou Stephanie!

[@uptowncommentaries5175]

God bless you!

[@beastbuilder]

WOW Respect and appreciate the speech given best wishes

[@iancox5197]

Thanks for a very good talk

[@valentinmontolio3348]

Thank you that’s a great lesson ! ☺️

[@tamraglenn2676]

Love it choices 👏🏽

[@atekagn4312]

VERY INSPIRING

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

Empowered fabulous

[@emilygowor]

YES!!

[@Miss_M85]

Great message !

[@BrianDonato]

I appreciate the content - people must take responsibility to overcome their adversity! I discuss this idea in the last video on my channel w/ a parenting twist - Though I have just 45 subscribers I hope people vibe with the message like I did w/ this video. Thanks again for the video.

[@mslattcat]

Amazing!

[@djames5137]

Fabulous 👍

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

How much do after that once you succeeded in that what was your next call that he succeeded

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

How many bronze did you have or how many books do you have I’m just curious because I did the same

[@Fabrad69]

Stephanie i am not sure if you can read this but : check out this book by Anthony Williams : Medical Medium. If you intuitively feel something, that is good. If it doesn't, it is also good. Wishing you positivity on your journey.

[@jakavovk]

Luckily the progression can at least be stopped completely with Coimbra protocol and if started early, the neurological damage is reversed.

[@Thepianobird]

god what a scary disease. I know someone with it and I never really knew what they had.

[@seacoast4950]

John 14:6 Jesus Christ is God and he said: I am the way, the truth and the the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Call on the Lord today for salvation. Jesus love you.

[@davisx2002]

she is cool

[@salvadorgarcia5399]

Is it possible to conquer adversity ?

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

Why do you have to leave like yourself just because that’s what you were told why do you have to leave for yourself of that why do you have to it’s like saying that she wore Carolyn Mrs. that because you know what that’s not who you are you are a beautiful person who is capable of accomplishing anything you

[@mohammednoor7989]

But how did she cured Ms ? House did she able walk again? She didn't tell that?

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

Do you know I’ve been in my apartment for seven years and I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life I’ve been able to find things that stimulate and I and my passions I have 12 into so intensely that it has changed my life it is help me it has helped me completely that now Tony Robbins is my mentor that now I am going to be traveling around the world doing seminars and helping people heal from catastrophic injuries naturally because I did it to myself I studied and it worked I’m gonna have Joe lock Joe I’m going to make Joe call you because I know he could help you. I know about the wheelchairs in the walkers in the cans and everything believe me 33

[@P.MNelson]

Anyone who disliked this is salty because they thought this was the movie TED....

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

I teach doctors all the time to

[@garydunn3037]

In the book of James 1 v 4 it tells us "let endurance complete its work" In the bible, enduring means more than simply putting up with trials or adversity. Endurance involves our mind and heart, or the way we react to hardships. A person who endures, manifests courage, steadfastness and patience. Endurance is "the spirit that can bear things, not simply with resignation, but with blazing hope," says one reference work. "It is the quality which keeps a man on his feet with his face to the wind. It is the virtue which can trans- mute the hardest trial into glory, because beyond the pain it sees the goal." Christian endurance is motivated by love (1 Corinthians 13 v 4, 7) Love for God motivates us to endure anything in harmony with his will (Luke 22 v 41, 42) Love for our fellow brothers helps us to endure their imperfections (1 Peter 4 v 8) Love for our marriage mates enables us to endure under "tribulation" that even happily married couple experience, and to strengthen the marital bond (1 Corinthians 7 v 28)

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

I’m getting a doctor touch with Dr. Joe dispenser right now for you because I know he cures people from this

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Who here from the nhruviadoom album

[@souviksikdar1864]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@HSS7564]

♥️💪👍🇮🇳

[@shaneoconnor7588]

Hello freinds

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

But look at you now

[@roaringlion433]

I was raised in a home for peculiar children.

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

Dr. Joe dispenser

[@hamishcameron9510]

She is really cute :O

[@stacyrosmanhappyholistiche3467]

Victorias empowered that to you are

[@andrealasagni3231]

Hy mum

[@fanoffreedom3003]

OMG WTF is this LoL,, heyaa hehayha , she said even iiiii couldnt pffff like shes all powerful ,, doesnt sound like much aversity,, aka bull shits thats comin at ya