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How rowing helps a woman with multiple sclerosis navigate challenges

Nancy Eve Cohen reports on her rowing trip on the Connecticut River with Joannah Whitney, who uses a wheelchair for most of her day. On the river, she battles chop and wind and reminds herself that she’s still capable of many things.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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