It’s been a while since we’ve checked in on Kelly Stafford, the wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. Back in April, Kelly went through brain surgery, and while she’s been very inspirational sharing her story through social media, her story doesn’t end after the surgery.
The recovery process after such an intense procedure is long and arduous. The rehabilitation process is not only difficult physically, but it takes an emotional toll, too. Kelly shared her entire experience—from diagnosis to present day—in an emotional article filed to ESPN.
You should immediately read the entire thing over at ESPN, but here are a few of the moments that stuck out to me.