5 Things My Clients Have Said That Changed My Life Forever
“I never thought I’d be able to do this again”
That sentence, often whispered with disbelief after a breakthrough, reminds me why occupational therapy is more than movement, but about restoring identity, dignity, and hope.
“You see me, not just my diagnosis.”
Hearing this stopped me in my tracks. It’s easy in healthcare for people to feel like a number or a chart. Being told that my presence helped someone feel human again reshaped the way I approach every single visit.
“I laughed today for the first time in months.”
It might sound small, but joy is medicine. This reminded me that healing isn’t only about exercises, but about laugher, connection, and shared humanity.
“I don’t feel like a burden anymore.”
This one was bittersweet. It broke my heart to know they ever carried that weight, but it was powerful to witness the transformation when independence was regained, even in the smallest of tasks.
“You’ve given me my life back.”
No words could be more humbling. This gift of doing this work: every day, I get to walk alongside people as they rebuild and redefine what’s possible.
