This Paralysed Mom Found Love Again After Ex-Hubby Abandoned Her on Sick Bed

A paralysed mother who claims she was dumped by her husband while still on her hospital bed five days after suffering a stroke has found love with the personal trainer who helped her walk again.

37-year-old Riona Kelly was left paralyzed from her waist down following a spinal stroke and was told she would never regain the use of her legs. She was devastated at the news according to her.

The mother-of-four claims her husband, who she had been with for 14 years, asked for a divorce after her March 2015 stroke. At the time she was still in the hospital trying to accept her fate.

According to Dailymail, her husband Richard insists he told her he wanted a divorce the morning before the stroke and he visited her in the hospital while also looking after the children.

Ms Kelly, from Halifax, West Yorkshire, defied doctors’ predictions and is now looking forward to her life with 35-year-old former rugby league player Keith Mason as she has found love again with him.

It was revealed that the mother three took her first steps just eight weeks after the stroke and has found happiness with Keith, who has daughter Kalani, age five, from a previous relationship.

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“After suffering a stroke not only did I have to deal with paralysis but I had to deal with losing my partner of 14 years. After he asked me for a divorce I was left completely alone.

After five days in hospital I was told it would take me six months to a year to recover. At the time I felt like giving up, but I knew I had to be strong for my children and so when I finally took my first steps it felt amazing.

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I put a post on Facebook last January looking for a personal trainer to help me and some friends suggested that I get in touch with Keith,” Riona said and also revealed how she met Keith.

Riona also said after her sessions with Keith, he checked on her and they kept contact with each other and their relationship blossomed from there. They have been together for 11 months and her kids love him too.

The strong mom revealed that though her marriage to her ex husband was not really okay because they had crises while married but they had kids and had responsibilties so they tried to make it work.

Unfortunately, the time she needed him most was when he gave up trying to be with her. Riona said she was devastated and only her friend Sarah and her kids helped her during her recovery

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Riona shared some sweet words to Keith on her social media page appreciating him for all the love:

“Having a best friend in a partner is a must. We walk & wheel through life together & together we face all obstacles. My best friend is my rock, my strength, my support, my happiness, my world.

We sometimes choose the wrong people to share our lives with but when we trust in ourselves, have belief & respect for who we are, the choices that we make for a life partner is amazing!!!

I’ve found the missing half of me, that piece of the puzzle that perfectly finishes the picture. Life is what you decide to make it & who you decide to make it with. Make sure you’re decisions follow the dream life that you want. Make the dream come true!

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