The Scene That Broke My Wrist (and Opened My Eyes)

Some moments hit harder than others. Some lessons can’t be ignored. Sometimes life scripts a fall — so you can finally see what you’ve been missing.

This is that moment.

Listen to Your Body

I broke my wrist. Completely. And I know it could have been avoided.

Listen to your body. Always. It knows the script better than you do.

The Warning I Ignored

I was in Puerto Vallarta, playing pickleball — 88°F, over 70% humidity. Two long games in a row, and my body was begging for a break.

But I didn’t want to let others down. I didn’t want to let anyone down.

Lesson repeated: Put yourself first | Listen to your body. When you follow your body, everyone around you will be okay.

The Fall

I ignored that guidance and played two more games.

During the fourth, I flew backward, jamming my wrist violently into the ground. Pain shot through me. My breathing sped up, but I forced it to slow. My wrist was clearly broken.

Had I listened after the first two games, this story wouldn’t exist. I was embarrassed, and mad at myself.

The Detour That Wasn’t Right

Half an hour later, I went to a nearby medical facility. Something felt off, but I ignored my instinct again. Sitting there in intense pain, the doctor prioritized two other people, even though I was first.

I left — furious, but secretly relieved — knowing my angels had redirected me.

The Right Scene

We drove to Medassist Hospital. The energy felt right. Calm, professional.

They took me in immediately. X-rays confirmed a distal radius fracture — broken and misaligned wrist bone. Surgery with a titanium plate and screws was necessary. Scheduled for the next day.

Surgery and Alignment

The surgery was a success. For the first time, I didn’t feel sick from anesthesia. The surgeon gave me his cell number, promptly responded to questions, and coordinated care with my physical therapist. Everything flowed — the right place, the right people, the right outcome.

Does my character Larleen listen to her instincts, or does she break bones...

The Lesson

As long as we’re here, we’ll have lessons to learn — and relearn.

We can either:

• Listen, grow, and align…

• Or ignore the cues and, well, break a bone.

The body knows its script. The choice is yours: follow it… or learn the hard way.

Step into your life like the star you are. Trust yourself. Watch the scenes unfold perfectly.

Be your inner movie star.

xo, Kathleen Naomi