Meet Abbey Frantz, a trauma survivor who refuses to let her disabilities define her in a negative light. Instead, she has embraced her challenges and transformed them into sources of strength.

Abbey's life changed dramatically on 24 November 2015, when a horrific auto accident resulted in the amputation of her left arm below the elbow due to compartment syndrome, which also affected her abdomen. The vehicle she was riding in was T-boned by an eighteen-wheeler at highway speeds, pushing them nearly 75 yards before coming to a stop. Abbey's injuries were extensive: a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, a shattered pelvis, crushed lungs, a lacerated liver, acute renal failure, and pneumonia, among other injuries.

Abbey has been using a TASKA CX since February 2023, and she wears it every day. It is her third myoelectric hand and, in her opinion, by far the best. In contrast to her previous prosthetics, the TASKA CX allows her to control the speed of her finger movements, a feature that amazes her. The MyTASKA app has also been user-friendly, enhancing her experience.

Abbey's journey expresses remarkable resilience. Her nieces and nephews have grown up witnessing her progress from a wheelchair to walker, and now to a cane, under the care of her physiatrist. They also love helping her out with things like carrying in groceries, taking out her trash, and various other tasks she finds difficult. Her mother and father guided her through life until she regained the mental capacity to do so on her own. They take pride in sharing Abbey's story and the positive mindset she has cultivated.