Geralyn Ritter is here to share her incredible story of physical and mental hardship in her journey to recovery after the 2015 Amtrak accident. Ultimately, this is a story of hope and survival against incredible odds that offers lessons in resilience for all of us at all levels, from the patient to the caregivers and people around us. Geralyn is vulnerable, authentic and shares the good, the bad and the ugly.
Geralyn is the author of Bone by Bone: A Memoir of Trauma and Healing. It’s about her recovery from injuries in the 2015 Amtrak derailment. She is a frequent public speaker on the topics of personal and professional resilience, trauma recovery, the patient perspective on the opioid crisis, and the power of grace. She is also a recognized expert in healthcare policy and the executive vice president at Organon & Co. Geralyn is a mother of three young men and has been married for 24 years to her loving husband, Jonathan.
Geralyn has made it a priority to give back to the hospital community that saved her life. She lives in New Jersey, USA.
Let's enjoy her story.
To connect with Geralyn: www.GeralynRitter.com
Thank you for listening - Hasta Pronto!