How Amberley Snyder & Ryan Wald Navigated Their Marriage After a Life-Changing Accident

Amberley Snyder and Ryan Wald have faced immense tragedy in their lives, but still managed to stay together through it all. From the death of Amberley’s beloved father to her life-changing accident, the couple has bravely faced the struggles and found solace in the love shared between them. Read about their incredible story here.

Ryan and Amberley’s Early Relationship

Amberley’s Accident and Recovery Process

Unfortunately, their relationship was thrown into turmoil in 2017 when Amberley was involved in a life-altering accident. Her truck flipped several times on a dirt road, leaving Amberley paralyzed from the waist down and requiring extensive physical therapy. Through all of this, Ryan maintained an unwavering support of Amberley and her recovery process. He attended every doctor’s appointment with her, lifting her spirits during tough moments and sharing laughter throughout the experience.

The Impact of the Accident on Their Relationship

The accident and recovery process had a major impact on Amberley and Ryan’s relationship. Before the accident, their routines were quite different; Ryan worked from home while Amberly’s work had her out on the road frequently. But after the accident, everything changed—Ryan stayed home to care for Amberley while she underwent physical therapy and Ryan had to adjust to being on-call all of the time. Despite this, they were able to adapt in ways that let them remain connected and supportive of each other throughout it all.

How They Stayed Connected Through Caregiving Roles

Knowing they both needed to continue taking care of each other during the recovery process, Amberley and Ryan came up with creative ways to make that happen. From tandem skydiving (at 3000 feet) to taking riding lessons together, they shared experiences that strengthened their bond while managing day-to-day responsibilities like doctors appointments and physical therapy. This allowed them to stay connected in meaningful ways as circumstances changed due to Amberley’s injury.

 

What We Can Learn About Resilience From This Story

From Amberley and Ryan’s story, we learn the power of resilience, connection, and finding joy in difficult times. It’s easy to get discouraged when faced with challenges; it takes a special kind of attitude to look for ways to find joy and connection in those same challenges. This couple has inspired us all to search for silver linings in difficult situations, while also emphasizing the importance of staying connected as you each know what you need through life’s many challenges.