Oh yeah, by far. I was always very fortunate growing up. I'd have an occasional strain or maybe a jammed finger, but nothing that ever required surgery. So when the ACL injury happened, it was a complete shock. I was devastated, and I barely knew how to act.
Recovery can be as much a mental effort as a physical one.
But I got through it, and I'm glad I did. The WNBA has the highest level of players in the world, so for anyone coming straight out of college it's quite a jump. But you have good teammates who help you through it. I felt like I had a few people who took me under their wing and showed me the ropes, and that helped my transition. Two of my teammates from last year played for Sydney and are from there.