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PRIOR | DURING | POST

Melissa's Story

Follow the journey of Melissa I Strong

Prior - to the near-fatal accident, read about Melissa's fun-loving, adventure-seeking life as a developing athlete and dedicated employee.

During - follow along the complex, excruciating, and emotionally gripping medical journey during her month-and-a-half-long hospital stay and hand reconstruction.

Post- see the raw emotions of returning home, further surgeries, and coping with the loss of her hands as Melissa continues to push to open the restaurant of her dreams while wrestling with the doubts surrounding the unknown--will she ever climb again?  

Melissa climbing

Exit Wounds: Climbing Through Adversity

Coming to a Bookstore Near You ~ MARCH 2026

Melissa climbing before injury

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Melissa looking sad in hospital

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Melissa climbing after injury recovery

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