“No matter what your challenge is, make a positive decision, for yourself, to move forward.”
Brooke Shields is in recovery after breaking her femur.
On Sunday, the actress revealed on Instagram that she fractured her right femur and is learning to walk again. Shields, 55, posted a video of herself taking slow steps while using crutches.
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“Bad boy and good boy,” he began in the clip, stepping with his right foot and then his left.
“There’s only 20 percent weight,” Shields said as he walked down a hospital hallway. “The goal is to bend your knee a little bit each time, just so you don’t drag it or lift your hips.”
“I broke my femur. Starting to heal,” the post titled. “No matter what your challenge is, make a positive decision, for yourself, to move forward. #BeginningIsNow.”
Shields did not mention how the femur broke.
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Fans and celebrities took to the comment section to wish Shields a speedy recovery.
“I know you will heal very quickly. The Force is strong in you, friend!” Jennifer Beals wrote.
“Brooke! I’m so sorry! Courage… it’s in your blood,” Glenn Close added.
“Oh shit honey I’m so sorry let me know how you’re doing,” Sharon Stone commented, before offering to bring Shields food.
“Get better soon,” Kyle Richards commented, while Jaime Camil wrote, “My God, Brooke, get well soon!”
