Four years ago today I fell 15’ and broke my back. It was not painful and I didn’t break any other bones, nor did I sustain any brain damage. I now have a complete spinal cord injury (sci) at the T-9 vertebrae, basically just above the belly button. Some people with an sci have limited sensation below the level of injury, but since mine is “complete” I have none. I think this is a good thing because I also have no pain down there. That day was a scary day, for more than one reason. Of course it’s scary knowing that I’ll never walk again, but what about the other things in life that I want to do? Will I ever have sex again? Travel? Drive a car? Hold a baby? Cook? Visit friends? Be independent? So many things in life that I thought I would never be able to do again. Spoiler alert: I can, and have done all of these things! I’m not scared any more, but I could probably do a more research to find out what else I can do... My life has become something I never imagined, but at the same time, I’m still me! I still use the same logic and haven’t really changed my world view. I don’t see people or the universe any differently. I don’t blame anyone and I don’t like or hate myself any more or less. I have more challenges and things take four fucking times as long to do, but as long as I’m patient and persevere, I do end up getting things done in the long run. I hope to be able to write more about my experience and share it with you, my friends, but I am intensely private and a little bit lazy. Until I’m able to put my thoughts and feelings in one place, I will continue to post here occasionally. I appreciate your support and love! It means the world to me. Also, please feel free to ask me any question! Yes, I’m private and don’t say much, but I don’t embarrass or offend easily. Thank you for being a part of my life and caring about my story. www.freestateproject.org/hire-chris https://youtu.be/YVRJR058rL0?list=FLRZw2PpjSgFZAeLNzJq7bjg