“Make sure your socks are on and very smooth so you don’t get any hurting spots once you put on the braces.”

“Be self-confident and always strive to do the best that you can. Always look at the positives before anything else…”

“If you’re comfortable with yourself, people will be comfortable with you. After a period of time, people you interact with frequently won’t even think about your amputation.”

“Give yourself grace and be patient – you’re going to be presented with new challenges all the time.”

“You can still do anything your friends can do. Missing a limb doesn’t define who you are. Enjoy life and be the best you, you can be.”

“Be patient and stay positive, take things one day at a time and do not be too proud to ask for help.”

His advice to other amputees is that no matter how hard a situation is or how bad a day looks, to always be positive and try your best.

Josh advises new amputees to get up and get moving immediately, and to not let themselves “get into a pity party for yourself.”

“If this beginning is any indication, I have made a life changing decision for the better.”

“Recovery will come,” she said. “For each person, their story is deeply personal an unlike any other.”