Judette Jusmé: Rebuilding Her Life and Finding Independence

Before January 12, 2010, Judette Jusmé led an active life. A medical laboratory technician, she worked, took part in the various activities of daily life and moved around without any major obstacles. The eldest in a family of five children, she never imagined that her life was about to be turned upside down. The earthquake indeed changed her life and forced her to relearn the gestures of everyday life. She lost a hand and a leg. Several members of her family also died in the tragedy. Even today, Ms. Jusmé prefers not to revisit that day. “It