Joey Shuman gave those words of encouragement to those present during a first-ever reunion of trauma survivors at Memorial Satilla Hospital last week. Shuman was on his way to “help out” Santa at a Christmas Party at Midway Elementary in 2024 when his truck was struck by another vehicle. Shuman suffered injuries that left him paralyzed for a time. Thankfully, Shuman is recovering from his injuries. The trauma survivors reunion was an opportunity to show off his progress and encourage others who are still in the process of recovery. Shuman, a resident of Hoboken, shared his story of perseverance and healing with attendees. Now walking, Shuman spoke candidly about the role faith, family support and determination played in his recovery journey. “My message to patients and families is simple: don’t give up,” Shuman said. “Family support is instrumental, and I’m incredibly grateful for my community, my faith, and especially my wife for helping me through recovery. Work as hard as you can in physical therapy, even when progress feels slow. Sometimes recovery means taking two steps forward and one step back, but you have to keep pushing forward. I’ve learned to be thankful for what I can do and not dwell on what I can’t. I feel truly blessed.” Shuman's experience is typical for trauma survivors. Healing often begins in chaos: flashing lights, emergency rooms and uncertain outcomes. For many, healing continues in quieter moments of recovery, resilience and reflection. At Memorial…
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