Good day everyone

 Good day, everyone.

Let me begin with a story that is not fiction, but flesh and blood—mine.

In 2016, my life was forever changed. A spinal cord injury at the C4-C5 level—incomplete—left me immobile. I couldn’t walk. I couldn’t raise my hands like I used to. I couldn’t live life the way I’d always known. At first, the weight of it crushed me. I wept. Not because of the wheelchair, but because of the fear that I would never be useful again. But I refused to use my condition for begging. Instead, I sat up—figuratively—on my bed, and began exploring legitimate online businesses. From the same bed that held my broken body, I began to build a meaningful life.

This message is not theory—it’s a testimony.

The Concept: Living with Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is more than a medical event—it is a complete redefinition of life. It affects not just the spine, but your identity, your ability, your relationships, and your dreams. There are two major types:

Complete Injury: Total loss of function/sensation below the injury.

Incomplete Injury: Partial sensation or movement remains.

It can occur at different levels:

Cervical (C1–C8): Neck region—most severe, can affect breathing and arm movement.

Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral: Affect trunk, legs, bladder, bowel.

The importance of understanding this concept is to eliminate ignorance, stigma, and hopelessness. Knowledge is empowerment.

📖 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…” — Hosea 4:6 (KJV)

The Dimensions of Living with SCI

1. Physical: Pain, immobility, pressure sores, spasms.

2. Mental: Depression, anxiety, loss of self-worth.

3. Emotional: Isolation, rejection, grief.

4. Spiritual: Wrestling with faith, purpose, and God.

5. Social: Discrimination, reduced interaction, neglect.

Each of these dimensions must be addressed to truly live—not just survive.

📖 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” — Proverbs 18:14 (KJV)

Adage: “It is not the body that limits a man, but the mind that accepts limitation.”

The Keys to Living Fully with SCI

1. Acceptance: Embrace the new reality. Denial delays healing.

2. Adaptation: Use available tools—wheelchairs, assistive tech, therapy.

3. Faith: Anchor yourself in God. He still heals, strengthens, and restores.

4. Support System: Surround yourself with those who speak life.

5. Purpose: Find what you can do. Focus on what remains, not what is lost.

📖 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” — Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

The Importance of This Knowledge

To the Patient: It gives hope that you are not forgotten.

To the Caregiver: It helps you support without pity.

To Society: It removes stigma and replaces it with understanding.

To Families: It rebuilds love on the foundation of resilience.

Without this awareness, people with SCI can:

Sink into depression

Be exploited or neglected

Be cut off from opportunities

Lose their sense of worth and purpose

Adage: “A man who is down is not out—unless he chooses to stay there.”

The Pain of Not Knowing

When people don't understand SCI:

They mock what they fear.

They withdraw from what they don’t comprehend.

They offer pity instead of empowerment.

For the injured, not knowing how to navigate life with SCI means:

Suffering avoidable complications

Believing lies that they’re useless

Missing out on income opportunities, like online work, advocacy, mentorship, or creative arts

📖 “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” — Proverbs 4:7 (KJV)

In Summary

Spinal cord injury is not the end—it is a new beginning. With knowledge, support, and faith, you can live a dignified, productive, and even prosperous life. The journey may be hard—but it is holy. Every scar becomes a story. Every limitation becomes a lesson.

You are not broken—you are being built anew.

📖 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” — Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)

Adage: “A setback is a setup for a greater comeback.”

So now, I ask again—stay with me. Listen closely. Whether you are walking, crawling, rolling, or lying on a bed—you matter. You can still live, love, and lead.

Shalom.

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