Poised for potential

Once upon a time Eva Sifis was a dancer working across Australia and performing in cabaret shows in Japan. When she sustained a serious Acquired Brain Injury in 1999 due to being hit by a car, that life ended. After a prolonged coma, a new one began. She refers to this time as her second childhood. The second one lasted just as long! She had to learn everything over again – walking, talking, relating and, most importantly, dealing with a new Eva. However, at the time she didn't realise she was actually  poised for potential and purpose.

She applied herself to recovery: physically, mentally and spiritually with great dedication. Through this very difficult period, she have realised a capability to overcome – to call on her resilience and strengths. Her physical needs were attended to very effectively within the system however she experienced a gap when it came to rejoining society. In order to actively integrate herself with the ‘outside world’, she both volunteered and worked widely within the national disability arts and advocacy arena. Through this her sense of self was bolstered and, while doing so, her direction has been laid before her.

Advanced Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2009 was a huge challenge but she took the chance to re-evaluate her situation. She is now on the verge of her first book, and she is totally on purpose to live a life of joy and significance helping people all around the world. This is an incredible conversation with a wonderful lady.

To find out more about Eva, Click here.

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