Ep 5. How Did I Get Here?

Push Girls season 1 episode 5, titled "How Did I Get Here?" follows the four women: Angela, Auti, Mia, and Tiphany as they navigate their personal and professional lives while living with paralysis. In this episode, they each face different challenges that force them to examine their past and future.

Angela, who is a successful actress, realizes that she has let her disability define her and wants to break away from that label. She takes on a new role in a play that forces her to challenge herself both physically and emotionally. This experience helps her regain her confidence and see herself as an actress first and a wheelchair user second.

Auti, who is a dancer, is faced with a setback in her rehabilitation when her prosthetic leg breaks. She must come to terms with the fact that her body is not the same as it was before her accident and that she may never regain full mobility. She turns to her love of dance to help her through this tough time, and with the support of her friends, she puts on a performance that shows the beauty and power of adaptive dance.

Mia is struggling to come to terms with her injury, which was caused by a freak accident. She is angry that she can no longer do the things she loves, such as surfing, and is worried that she will never be able to find happiness again. She seeks the help of a therapist and begins to confront her feelings of loss and grief.

Finally, Tiphany is faced with a difficult decision when she is offered a job that would require her to move away from her friends and family. She must decide whether the potential career opportunity is worth leaving behind the support system that has helped her through her injury. Throughout this episode, Tiphany is forced to reflect on how far she has come since her accident and what is truly important to her.

Through these different challenges, the women of Push Girls showcase their resilience, strength, and determination in the face of adversity. They remind us that life can always throw unexpected curveballs, but with the right mindset and support, anything is possible.