Paralympian Ali Truwit Lost a Leg in a Shark Attack. She Was Retraumatized in Paris
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Ali Truwit, a former NCAA swimmer and shark attack survivor, discovered the trauma of her past resurfacing as she prepared for the Paralympics, triggering emotional flashbacks.
Truwit described feeling her chest tighten in a moment of panic when she spotted an underwater camera during the races, likening it to the shark attack experience.
Despite the excitement of the Paralympics, Truwit encountered intense emotional challenges as she confronted memories of her traumatic shark attack while training.
Ali's journey showcases a profound resilience as she navigates both her physical adaptation to swimming without a leg and her mental health recovery.
Read at time.com
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