My name is Anna Karen Barajas and I was injured in a motor vehicle accident on November 12, 2017, that left me a T1-T6 Incomplete spinal cord injury.

The motor vehicle accident that I was in led to be a fatal one that was caused by an intoxicated driver who decided to get behind the wheel and it physically, mentally, and emotionally changed my life permanently. I suffered major internal injuries, had multiple rib fractures, loss of blood, punctured lungs, on top of suffering a spinal cord injury. My dad suffered fractured ribs and body bruising. And my Mother who may now Rest In Peace lost her life in a car accident by hitting her head. The impact of the crash caused her skull to burst open and have internal bleeding.

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The Be Perfect Foundation has provided me the financial means to attend The Perfect Step. The Perfect Step has not only provided me with safety techniques for living a daily handicap lifestyle, but they have always welcomed me with open arms in a judge-free environment full of laughter, and kicking butt in every session.

Previously I was fearful whenever I would try new exercises. For example, working on my core by leaning back and finding the strength and to bring myself back into a sitting position, and also when it came to leaning forward. That has helped me along the way whenever I would do transfers out of my wheelchair to another safe surface.

The Perfect Step has provided and encouraged me to do things that I was doing before my injury, such as getting back to driving, working, and keeping a healthy lifestyle.

When I first found out about The Perfect Step, at that time, I was doing physical therapy in another facility that my physical medicine doctor referred me to. At this other facility, there were limitations when it came to our sessions. But when I started with The Perfect Step there were no limitations when it came to me trying new things. This is where I was impressed and I am fortunate enough to say I have come along way.

My current goals I have for myself when it comes to my lifestyle are to first love and accept myself for what I am. The goals that I am currently working towards are to have a much healthier lifestyle so I can get around and do transfers much easier, defeating the odds, and proving to those who told me I will never be able to walk again. I know the team at The Perfect Step will help me along the way.

I want to sincerely say THANK YOU for supporting and cheering me on when I accomplish new and exciting things that The Perfect Step has done for me. And THANK YOU for supporting my cause may God Bless you :)!!