Leah Stewart, an Australian mother and teacher, is recovering after a shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach. Her family says she’s finding strength in supportive messages from around the world.

Recovery and Support

Stewart lost an arm in the attack and has undergone multiple surgeries. Her family has been sharing supportive messages with her, which have given her real comfort and strength. Stewart has struggled with sleep in her recovery and has leaned on the wave of support from family, friends, and strangers.

Her brother, Joshua Stewart, wrote in a GoFundMe update that the family has been sharing some of the beautiful messages they’ve received with Leah, and she’s loved them. The fundraiser was launched to help Stewart, her partner, and their young daughter through what her family described as a heartbreaking situation.

The money will support her recovery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, ongoing care, and the major adjustments she will need as she works toward returning to life as a mother. Her family also thanked the lifesavers, first responders, helicopter crew, and medical team at St. Vincent’s Hospital who helped care for Stewart after the attack.

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