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Bachelor’s Michelle Money’s daughter Brielle says she’s ‘recovering fast’ in first interview since skateboard accident
BACHELOR Nation alum Michelle Money's daughter Brielle says she's "recovering fast" in her first interview since her skateboard accident.
The 15-year-old had been placed in a medical coma following and was on life support after she receiving serious brain trauma.
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During Chris Harrison's Monday's episode of The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons - Ever!, Brielle sat next to her mom to give her first interview since being released from the hospital.
"I'm feeling a lot better," the teen told Bachelor Nation host, according to .
"I still kind of have a few side effects, but I'm recovering fast, doing well.
"I got released from all my therapies, it's been good."
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Michelle - who was on The Bachelor back in season 15 - added: "We're so grateful.
"We did receive so many uplifting messages and prayers, and it really got us through."
Back in March, Michelle explained to her social media followers that and "serious brain trauma" after she fell off her skateboard without a helmet on - a fact that destroyed Michelle because .
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Michelle emotionally shared: "Brielle was in terrible skateboarding accident and is in the ICU on life support.
"She suffered a serious brain trauma and a fractured skull. She is in a medically induced coma to relieve pressure in her brain.
"She is in amazing hands up at Primary Children’s Hospital. Please - I am asking for prayers. I believe in the power of communication with whatever God you believe in.
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"The energy of your conscious focus to send healing to my daughter is real.
"In whatever form you commune with your Higher Power, please as a desperate mother, I am begging you to do so.
"She needs support and healing right now. And if you could send one up for me as well, I would appreciate it."
The 39-year-old admitted that seeing her daughter, whom she shares with ex-husband Ryan Money, in the hospital was "the worst experience" of her life.
The producer then begged other parents to ensure their children wear helmets while skateboarding or cycling.
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Following the terrible accident, the to remove fluid which was adding pressure to her brain.
At the time, the hospital would only allow one parent at a time to stay with Brielle because of fears over the coronavirus.
Michelle's ex-Ryan Money was forced to wait in the car: "It's really hard to be alone during something like this."
Lying on a hospital bed, Michelle said she had not slept in days but was "forcing" herself to sleep while Brielle underwent surgery.
"I have been ," she said through tears.
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However, to the surprise of everyone, Brielle just one month after the incident.
Michelle wrote: "What Brielle has accomplished since she woke up from her coma is absolutely mind blowing.
"Her ability to push through the pain and frustration of relearning how to walk, talk, eat, drink, get dressed, shower, brush her teeth etc. is beyond impressive to watch as her mother."
She continued: "Bri’s speech therapist told us that in the 6 years she has been working, she has never seen a kid recover as fast as Bri has.
"I am incredibly grateful for her speedy recovery yet I know we have a long road still ahead of us.
"This girl is a fighter. She is a warrior. She is going to do amazing things with her life!"
The mom-of-one went on to thanks fan for "all your love, support and prayers."
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She added: "You will never understand what it has meant to us. Never. As I try to explain all of this to Brielle, she is slowly starting to realize what has actually happened the last month.
"It’s a lot to process but she is very grateful for all of you!
"She does not want to be remembered for this but I think we all know she has a big purpose here that will far surpass the memory of this accident.
"I am forever grateful she gets the opportunity to experience all this amazing life has to offer her!"
She continued: "As she gave me her permission to share this picture, I want to thank you for respecting our privacy and allowing us to process all of this on our own time. Looking forward to a new and beautiful life with this kid. She is my hero. #BrielleStrong."
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Michelle first became part of Bachelor Nation when she competed in season 15 of The Bachelor, vying for winemaker Brad Womack's affections.
However, it wasn't meant to be and she was sent packing in week 7.
But that wasn't the last fans saw of Michelle, she later returned for the 2nd season of Bachelor Pad.
Michelle then won the 1st season of when she got engaged to Cody Sattler.
Although it wasn't meant to be for the pair, who later split.
She is currently dating golfer Mike Weir.
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