After becoming a tetraplegic, or quadriplegic, in a car accident 10 years ago, Jordan Bone, 25, from South Wootton, Norfolk, lost the use of her hands completely. Despite the obvious struggles, Jordan taught herself how to apply her makeup and started filming beauty tutorials.
However, people quickly noticed she never moved her hands and often left ignorant comments including “What’s wrong with her hands?” and “Why is she holding her brush like that?!”
In response to the hurtful comments on her tutorials, Jordan released this moving video called My Beautiful Struggle.
For years, Jordan was depressed and struggled with her weak arms and ‘useless hands’. She never planned on being the girl in a wheelchair and wanted people to see her, not the chair.
Jordan could not dress herself or even do her own hair, so makeup was the only thing she could control that made her feel like herself. “I lost a lot, and I didn’t want to lose my identity too.”
At first, Jordan could barely open her mascara, never mind apply eyeliner.
Her early attempts often left her feeling defeated and hopeless, as she could not apply makeup with the necessary precision.
“Tears would fall. Frustration would drive me crazy. I wouldn’t leave the house because I would drop mascara on my face and down my clothes.”
Yet Jordan persevered, and learned to use her mouth to help open and position tools. She continues to improve her technique each day.
“My hands haven’t been able to move in 10 years, but I’ve taught myself a new way of doing my makeup. So if something is standing in your way, maybe it means trying something a different way. Explore your options. The obvious route may not always be for you.”
“No matter what hardship you’re going through, know that even in the hardest times there will always be a light shining brighter.”
Take a look at the entire video below to see how this incredibly beautiful and strong woman found purpose after a life-changing injury.
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[Featured image credit: Jordan Bone]