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Hi, I’m Cassandra — welcome to ACL Again.

I’m a mom of five in a beautifully blended family, a full-time working woman in the corporate world, a former horse trainer turned desk jockey — and currently, a two-time ACL tear survivor.

Yep. Twice.

The first time, I tore my ACL diving for a volleyball during a friendly game with my daughters at our campground. One second I was the cool mom with a killer serve… the next, I was flat on the sand with a torn ligament and a long recovery ahead.

I had the BEAR ACL surgery — and it worked. But a few months later, during one of my first bike rides back, a bug flew into my eye, I crashed, flew over the handlebars, and landed right on the bad leg. So… here we are. ACL Again.

This Blog Is My Ice Pack Therapy

I created ACL Again to share the real, unfiltered journey of healing after knee surgery — twice. Not from the perspective of a pro athlete or fitness influencer, but from a regular mom trying to get through PT with a laptop in one hand and a toddler climbing on the other.

Here you’ll find:

• Honest recovery updates from both BEAR and traditional ACL surgeries

• The emotional rollercoaster that no one warns you about

• Tips for balancing parenting, work, and PT

• Reviews of the gear that actually helps (and what’s a waste of money)

• Lightly sarcastic commentary, because humor is my favorite coping mechanism

A Few Fun Facts:

• I used to train horses full-time. Now I just ride for fun — and pray I stay on.

• I work in transportation compliance (read: I basically live in spreadsheets).

• My family is wild, wonderful, and loud.

• I’m stubborn, sarcastic, and more determined than ever to heal — again.

Why You Should Stick Around

If you’ve ever torn your ACL, are in the middle of recovery, or just want to know what it’s like to juggle life with a busted knee and a sense of humor — you’re in the right place.

This is a space for real talk, real progress, and real setbacks. No filters. No “bounce back in 6 weeks!” lies. Just a woman doing her best to come back stronger, even if it’s one awkward step at a time.

🧊 Still here? Grab an ice pack, take a seat (gently), and follow along.
We’re going to get through this. Again.

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