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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 59 MIN

#99 Perseverance as a Quadruple Amputee with Merlyna

from Off The Comma · host Paul Briley

In this episode, we talk to Merlyna Valentine. She describes herself as motivated, empathetic and lives her life to the fullest. Merlyna lives in the United States. Merlyna tells us about sitting on a comma with a sudden medical emergency that caused her to lose parts of all four of her limbs. As a new quadruple amputee, Merlyna was faced with choices about how to move forward in her life. During her stillness and contemplation about her circumstances, she leaned on her faith, family and strength to establish a new foundation for a different life with new possibilities. Where others saw loss, Merlyna saw possibility. Tune in to hear what she means when she says “now I have someone who does my hair and makeup for me”.You can find Merlyna on:Website:  www.Sherovalentine.netInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/merlyna_valentine/?next=%2FLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/merlyna-valentine-74a76a101/Facebook:  @ Merlyna Mathieu Valentine  @ Merlyna Valentine ConsultingAmazon:  https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMerlyna%2BValentine&s=relevancerank&text=Merlyna+Valentine&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1Merlyna would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:I would love to thank my granddaughter, Saige, for being my biggest motivation. My wonderful husband, Tory, for being my inspiration. My daughter, Kailee, who shows me what success looks like. My mother, who shows me what unconditional love looks like. My two siblings and their families, who give me unwavering support. My circle of family, who give me unconditional love. My friends, who have been with me through the years. Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programsWhile we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Merlyna Valentine. She describes herself as motivated, empathetic and lives her life to the fullest. Merlyna lives in the United States. Merlyna tells us about sitting on a comma with a sudden medical emergency that caused her to lose parts of all four of her limbs. As a new quadruple amputee, Merlyna was faced with choices about how to move forward in her life. During her stillness and contemplation about her circumstances, she leaned on her faith, family and strength to establish a new foundation for a different life with new possibilities. Where others saw loss, Merlyna saw possibility. Tune in to hear what she means when she says “now I have someone who does my hair and makeup for me”.You can find Merlyna on:Website:  www.Sherovalentine.netInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/merlyna_valentine/?next=%2FLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/merlyna-valentine-74a76a101/Facebook:  @ Merlyna Mathieu Valentine  @ Merlyna Valentine ConsultingAmazon:  https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMerlyna%2BValentine&s=relevancerank&text=Merlyna+Valentine&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1Merlyna would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:I would love to thank my granddaughter, Saige, for being my biggest motivation. My wonderful husband, Tory, for being my inspiration. My daughter, Kailee, who shows me what success looks like. My mother, who shows me what unconditional love looks like. My two siblings and their families, who give me unwavering support. My circle of family, who give me unconditional love. My friends, who have been with me through the years. Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programsWhile we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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