Chrissy's Journey Back to Life

“It’s Just a Scar That Remains. So What?”

March 13, 2024, is the date Chrissy Schulz calls her “second birthday.” She was driving along a country road near Berlin, on her way to the sauna, when she hit a wild animal.
She has no memory of the impact, the people who came to help, or the rescue-helicopter flight. What followed was a long way back: several operations in a short period, life-threatening injuries, and uncertainty about what would come next.
Yet one thought stayed clear for Chrissy: she was alive. That thought became the starting point for her journey forward.

Alongside the physical consequences, Chrissy faced a deeply personal question: What would a visible scar mean for her life and work?

As an actress and presenter, this concern felt especially immediate. Looking back, however, she found that the scar did not have to define her future. Her clients remained loyal, and over time, the way she saw the scar changed too.

For Chrissy, the scar became more than a reminder of the accident. It became part of her story.

As Chrissy returned to everyday life, caring for her external injuries became an important part of her day. She describes scar care as a regular routine.

A Bepanthen wound ointment accompanied her on this journey. “It became a dear companion,” Chrissy says. For her, the daily application was more than a practical step. It became a small, recurring ritual and a moment to focus on herself. “I love the smell. I like it.”

Healing was not a straightforward process for Chrissy. Her body needed time, and so did her mind. Disturbing dreams and coming to terms with what had happened were part of that process. Therapy helped her find stability again during this period.

Today, Chrissy feels gratitude. She enjoys everyday life more consciously and says she has become calmer. Her scar does not bother her anymore — not even in the sauna.

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