Arm(s)

There's this movie I really liked, Soul Surfer. It's an american film from 2011.
The movie tells a true story of Bethany Hamilton. A female surfer who lost her left arm to a shark attack. It showed how she felt, suffered, and overcomed from her loss.

This movie made me think, what if I too lost my arm in an accident or some sort? What if I lose my right arm that I use to draw? Or worse, what if I lose both my arms?? Not only I couldn't draw anymore, I would even have problems just living out my life! Will I ever come back from that?

I gave it a lot of thought, and then this idea came to my mind. A story that stimulates me became disabled. Yes this kind of story has been done before just like this movie Soul Surfer. But it really makes me wonder how would I approach this kind of storyline. Will I have the character overcome his loss like this movie? Or will I let the character live out a really tragic and miserable life?