Why Me? — the No.1 question that we all ask

When Life Changes Overnight

After a devastating accident or life-changing diagnosis — cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s, spinal injury, or any condition that alters your body and your future — one question often rises first:

“Why Me?”

It’s not just a question. It’s the cry of shock, grief, and loss when the life you knew suddenly looks unfamiliar.

The Weight of the Question

“Why Me?” is not a weakness — it’s human — It’s what we ask when:

• The plans we made no longer fit.
• Our body or mind won’t do what they once could.
• We wonder if anyone can understand what we’re going through.

In those moments, the silence can feel heavy. But you are not alone.

You Are Not Alone

Many people living with serious illness or injury have asked the same questions you’re asking right now.

• Why did this happen to me?
• What did I do to deserve this?
• How will I ever move forward?

Though no two journeys are identical, this shared question — Why Me? — connects you to a larger community of people facing the unimaginable and learning, day by day, how to keep going.

From “Why Me?” to “What Now?”

With time, some find the question begins to shift. Instead of only asking “Why Me?” the focus turns toward:

• What Now?
• How can I live fully in this new reality?
• Where can I discover hope, strength, or even joy again?
• The road forward is not simple — but it is possible. And every step, no matter how small, is part of building a new way of being.

Holding On to Meaning

Even when everything changes, your life still holds value, purpose, and possibility.

• You are still here.
• Your voice matters.
• Your story is unfolding — and it is powerful.

If you find yourself asking “Why Me?” — know this: the question itself matters. It is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of a new chapter.