The story of Sammy Gabriel: beautiful and strong, it motivates to be happy no matter what

It could be said that the accident, which left without a leg resident of St. Petersburg, Sammy Gabriel, divided her life into two parts — "before" "after", but this is not quite correct. She not only did not sink into despair, but, on the contrary, to live is doubly rich for yourself and for those people who like she was in trouble.

Sammy was born in the Caucasus, but being just a child, moved with parents to St.-Petersburg. In this beautiful city she grew up, but was never able to love him. Therefore, becoming independent, she decided to move with his dog to the US and start there own business of manufacturing ball-jointed dolls.

But all her plans crossed a terrible car accident, which she got in September 2017, 10 days before his birthday. Rental car, at the wheel which was her friend, hit a bump on the track near Vyborg and Sammy tore off his right leg.

After the accident, was in intensive care, 6 day coma and multiple surgeries. Despite severe injuries, Sammy recovered quickly, surprising the doctors by her will to live. A month and a half after a terrible accident she was discharged from the hospital and began to establish their new life.

Before her accident, Sammy realized how much we lag behind the West in terms of attitudes towards people with disabilities. The girl in the wheelchair was sorry, twice compassionate passersby tried to give her money, although she is well dressed.

Gabriel has set a goal to change this attitude. The girl doesn't want to be seen as only disabled. Even moving in a wheelchair, she tried to lead a full life — been in a cafe and exhibitions, have made long walks with friends.

With the help of friends and subscribers on instagram, Sammy was able to buy a bionic prosthesis. It helped even more to move to the target. Today, the girl realizes several projects to change the perception of people with disability.

For Sammy Gabriel subscribers in the network, the interview and photo shoot — it's not a matter of vanity, but a way to help people who were in the same situation as she was. Its main tool — instagram. Before the accident, Sammy was 15 thousand subscribers who liked her photos and short stories under them. Now on account of the girl signed by 168 thousand users.

In the account of Gabriel many beautiful professional photos, which she herself, with friends or with people who have similar problems. Sometimes, the girl also places information about people with disabilities, which as once and she needs help.