Abigail Zwerner, the Virginia teacher who was seriously wounded when police say a 6-year-old student intentionally shot her during class, says her recovery remains grueling.
during class, says her recovery remains grueling.
Zwerner, speaking publicly for the first time in an interview to air Tuesday on the"TODAY" show, said she faces"obstacles and challenges" following multiple surgeries after being shot in her left hand and upper chest. Her occupational therapy appointments have also left her physically and mentally exhausted, she told"TODAY" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.Get Chicago local news, weather forecasts, sports and entertainment stories to your inbox.
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