Rock-throwing victim thankful for second chance at life
A Stanger woman who was critically hurt when a brick was thrown at her car on the north coast earlier this year says the physical pain she has to endure is torture.
Sashni Daniel, though, says she is thankful she has been given a second chance at life.
One smashed through her windscreen, leaving her with a fractured skull, three blood clots and internal swelling.
She was hospitalised for three months.
Daniel, who recently turned 28-years-old, says her focus is now on getting her life back.
"There is a change for me, which is what upsets me. It makes me sad and makes me upset. More exercise is still needed, which is difficult, especially when you are in pain," she said.
She has undergone multiple surgeries since the incident.
A determined Daniel says she wants to get back to work, which is why her physiotherapy exercises are so important.
"I want to be where I used to be. I never had any illnesses or pain. I'm not the type of girl who had flu, I was always healthy," she explained.
"I can't wait to heal and be able to walk, which is what would make a difference to me."
The 28-year-old, who spoke to Newswatch from her home, is undergoing regular physiotherapy after she suffered a stroke during one of her multiple surgeries.
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Daniel is slowly regaining her memory and is also learning how to use her legs again.
She had been driving on the R102 near Shaka's Head in February when bricks were thrown at her car, allegedly by protestors.One smashed through her windscreen, leaving her with a fractured skull, three blood clots and internal swelling.
She was hospitalised for three months.
Daniel, who recently turned 28-years-old, says her focus is now on getting her life back.
"There is a change for me, which is what upsets me. It makes me sad and makes me upset. More exercise is still needed, which is difficult, especially when you are in pain," she said.
She has undergone multiple surgeries since the incident.
A determined Daniel says she wants to get back to work, which is why her physiotherapy exercises are so important.
"I want to be where I used to be. I never had any illnesses or pain. I'm not the type of girl who had flu, I was always healthy," she explained.
"I can't wait to heal and be able to walk, which is what would make a difference to me."