Heartfelt Quotes from Cane Users l Glow Guide by remMD

At remMD, we are deeply grateful to Julia Gorbach—an Emmy award-winning creative director and strategist whose vision and empathy have been instrumental in shaping our journey. From the very beginning, Julia helped launch remMD by leading thoughtful research and conducting in-depth interviews with cane users and other key stakeholders.

Julia’s ability to listen with genuine empathy and curiosity brought out honest, heartfelt stories that directly influenced the development of our first product, Glow Guide—the smart accessory transforming canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. 

Below, we’re honored to share some of the moving quotes Julia gathered—insights that continue to inspire and improve our mission. Thank you, Julia, for your passion, creativity, and unwavering commitment to making a difference!  And thanks to our interviewees for their willingness to share.

“A change in your physical reality can feel like trying to eat a giant elephant in one bite. The only way to eat the elephant is bit by bit. The key is to take it day-by-day.” – Tim

“The power of shifting interviews of Paralympics athletes from story to excellence in sport. That is true equality.” - Rising Phoenix (film)

“Thank goodness for the small favors.” - Sallie

“Healing and being ‘as before’ are not necessarily the same things.” - Priscilla

“I have to figure out who this new version of me is.” - Mark

“It’s not the end. it’s the beginning of a new life. Of being a citizen, a friend, a taxpayer. Someone like everyone else - just a new version.” - Rising Phoenix (film)

“I didn’t want to be cane-dependent. But now, I’ve adjusted myself. There’s no cavalier (man) to help me. This cane is my cavalier, my helper, my support.” - Dusya

“Living a fulfilling life is all about your mental outlook. You can see yourself as disabled, you can see yourself as abled.”