The article explores the healing potential of nature through the personal journey of Sarah Allely, who suffered a brain injury following a biking accident. Initially misdiagnosed with mild symptoms, she struggled with cognitive and emotional challenges. Spending time in her garden became a restorative practice, highlighting the therapeutic effects of natural surroundings. The narrative underscores the importance of recognizing and harnessing nature's ability to facilitate recovery and promote mental well-being, illustrating a potential shift in how we approach healing in the context of modern healthcare.
"I can run my eyes over the words, but I can't make sense of the sentences, so it feels like I can't read," she recalled. Sitting under a tree seemed was something Sarah Allely felt able to do after the accident.
"I don't think they understood how badly I was injured. I didn't. None of the doctors did," Allely said. She was given different medications and even had Botox injections in her head to ease the pain.
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