In this episode, I turn the focus back to the mental and emotional side of living with a spinal cord injury by breaking down some common platitudes-how they have taken on new meaning, why they don't resonate, and which ones should really be avoided due to their unintended, negative connotations. Words have power, and the way we talk about disability, resilience, recovery and life after injury matters. Let's talk about what actually helps and what we can leave behind.