Thank you Will for taking part in this episode. If you would like to contact Will, please see the following: Connect with Will on LinkedIn: /willpike-disabilitytaskforce Regarding Will's disability consultancy work: will@thehobbsconusltancy.com To know more about The Disability Taskforce: thehobbsconsultancy.com/disab... To cast Will in a creative project, contact his agent at Zebedee Talent: www.zebedeetalent.com/uk/main... If you were affected by anything related to Terrorism then you may find it useful to check out the Survivors Against Terror website: survivorsagainstterror.org.uk/ If you would like to know more about how to support someone with a spinal injury, then check out the Spinal Injuries Association website: www.spinal.co.uk/
Some feedback for Lad Bible - many people listen to these episodes instead of watching the screen whether by disability or choice. They are very accessible to visually impaired folk and others who prefer to listen - it doesn't make much sense to me that you flash the updates in small text on the screen, it renders something so accessible into something you miss some the most context parts of as the rest of the episode can be listened to only.
What an inspiring bloke. They way he spoke about it in the beginning saying “we weren’t even supposed to be in India when it happened” but then went on to say “it’s just how it is, the stars just aligned” and the fact he can laugh about it shows how tough he is as a person. Considering what he’s been through he still talks about life with such gratitude. You can tell this situation has made him realise the value of life which makes dealing with the wheelchair slightly easier.
Fascinating story, I can't imagine being in a room in that hotel in that situation with a loved one and hearing perpetrators break into rooms and killing them. I live in the opposite part of the country in WB and I remember watching these horrific scenes on television in disbelief. This incident really showed the lack of capacity of our defense systems, a terror plot like this could materialise at such a scale even after so many intel reports. All reports were ignored, and so many lives were lost. I went to mumbai last year, and saw the Taj Hotel for the first time, it is truly magnificent, and really is a destination!
Will, thank you for sharing your story. I love that you have assembled a task team to spread the word about us disabled people. Another thank you for that. I hope you go from strength to strength and that the road ahead is long and filled with joy.
Kudos for taking such a horrific experience and turning it into something so incredibly positive and inspiring! A true hero, in so many senses of the word. Thank you for this.
What a lovely, thoughtful, articulate and brave man who is so modest. ❤ my 16 year old daughter is non verbal and lost the ability to walk after her first seizure on Christmas day 2029. When she was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome age 2 we were offered grief counselling . My husband refused and said my daughter hasn’t died. We were told we had to grieve for the daughter we thought we had and the life she would have had and come to terms with it. I completely understand everything in this brilliant video ❤
Your daughter is an inspiration, you and your husband too. Keep truckin! I had my first and only seizure of my life June of last year and it was the single scariest thing that’s ever happened to me.
I wish you and your daughter well. But absolutely, grief isn't always about what we have lost in the literal sense, it can be about the loss of possibilities, what we dream/dreamt of. Perhaps ironically, grief/loss is as much about the future as it is about the past or present. It is often missed, so glad you were able grieve for your daughter. As painful as it is face that reality I feel it brings a kind of peace/healing and also acceptance. When we have acceptance we connect with what we have [or who...is] in front of us. Not what we wished, expected or hoped for, but what we actually have... best❤
This breaks my heart. I was also there that day but I had left the Taj just moments before it all started. I was also at the Leopold before I went to the Taj - a very lucky and surreal day for me.
You’re a very special person and if you have the ability to help others and contribute in some way then do it. You didn’t deserve any of what happened to you but creating awareness and education from what happened is so important. I knew of what happened, I did some reading on it and later watched the film and hearing what you’ve had to say has taught me and I’m grateful for you and what you do
I landed in Mumbai the eve of the attacks and made the mistake to ask the limo driver to bring me to the hotel. Everything seemed to function as if nothing was happening. I only realized my mistake when it was too late.
@evastapaard2462 I got out of the hotel waving down a car asking if they could bring me to a poor part of town and from there I made it to the airport where 100s of people tried to get inside, but we needed a proof of having a flight out which I didn't have like most or almost all people. I will not go into detail, but I made it inside and got a flight to Deli somehow. Gotta be creative in a situation like this. Like I said, amazing how life was still kinda going on while all this happened downtown.
@kawaiiipancakexox1420 I have always been in love with India, before and after the incident, and I would never bow to terrorists. I was impressed and grateful to this day how folks helped me.
Amazing guy Will a nearly lost my leg was saved bye a surgion it but left with limited bend and sever drop foot nothing like will inury’s but was enough to change my life.
A lot he went through but he should not be proud of how he acted in the moment… The moment he said “there’s plenty of other people down there”, that translates pretty obviously to “they’ll be too busy killing other innocent people to focus on us”. That’s cowardice, not saying I’d act differently in the situation but damn, I wouldn’t be proud of myself for that. He should be proud of how he recovered from it, not of how he acted in the moment.
that shook me too but in survival your brain only wants YOU to survive and will do anything to keep you safe so a thought while trying to not get murdered is not a thought you would normally have if that makes sense
@@actuallyapomergranate Yeah I get it - like I said I'm not saying I would have acted differently at all, it's just a wild thing to say, and then say you're proud of that mentality... I would have constant regret after the fact that I acted in self preservation knowing so many people died. He was completely powerless and almost anything he would have done, would likely not have affected the outcome. I think for me, it's just the contrast of saying "they won't get us because they're killing all the fodder downstairs" vs saying "I'm proud of how I acted in the moment"... seems to be contradictory. He's not here because he's brave or did something to be proud of, he's here because other innocent families and children got placed in a different room than he did - that's how I see it anyway
Thank you Will for taking part in this episode. If you would like to contact Will, please see the following:
Connect with Will on LinkedIn: /willpike-disabilitytaskforce
Regarding Will's disability consultancy work: will@thehobbsconusltancy.com
To know more about The Disability Taskforce: thehobbsconsultancy.com/disab...
To cast Will in a creative project, contact his agent at Zebedee Talent: www.zebedeetalent.com/uk/main...
If you were affected by anything related to Terrorism then you may find it useful to check out the Survivors Against Terror website: survivorsagainstterror.org.uk/
If you would like to know more about how to support someone with a spinal injury, then check out the Spinal Injuries Association website: www.spinal.co.uk/
Some feedback for Lad Bible - many people listen to these episodes instead of watching the screen whether by disability or choice. They are very accessible to visually impaired folk and others who prefer to listen - it doesn't make much sense to me that you flash the updates in small text on the screen, it renders something so accessible into something you miss some the most context parts of as the rest of the episode can be listened to only.
Agreed. AND sometimes the text is pretty small.
I can’t even read it it’s blurry
Thank you for your comment and this valuable feedback Jasmine.
Agreed. I listen to these and the text updates are useless. Please narrate
In agreement. Keep the text, sure, some people like to read stuff, but consider adding a voiceover as well.
What an inspiring bloke. They way he spoke about it in the beginning saying “we weren’t even supposed to be in India when it happened” but then went on to say “it’s just how it is, the stars just aligned” and the fact he can laugh about it shows how tough he is as a person. Considering what he’s been through he still talks about life with such gratitude. You can tell this situation has made him realise the value of life which makes dealing with the wheelchair slightly easier.
Fascinating story, I can't imagine being in a room in that hotel in that situation with a loved one and hearing perpetrators break into rooms and killing them. I live in the opposite part of the country in WB and I remember watching these horrific scenes on television in disbelief. This incident really showed the lack of capacity of our defense systems, a terror plot like this could materialise at such a scale even after so many intel reports. All reports were ignored, and so many lives were lost. I went to mumbai last year, and saw the Taj Hotel for the first time, it is truly magnificent, and really is a destination!
What an incredible man. You are a fantastic storyteller and a living embodiment of resilience. Thanks for sharing ❤
Will, thank you for sharing your story. I love that you have assembled a task team to spread the word about us disabled people. Another thank you for that. I hope you go from strength to strength and that the road ahead is long and filled with joy.
Kudos for taking such a horrific experience and turning it into something so incredibly positive and inspiring! A true hero, in so many senses of the word. Thank you for this.
What a lovely, thoughtful, articulate and brave man who is so modest. ❤ my 16 year old daughter is non verbal and lost the ability to walk after her first seizure on Christmas day 2029. When she was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome age 2 we were offered grief counselling . My husband refused and said my daughter hasn’t died. We were told we had to grieve for the daughter we thought we had and the life she would have had and come to terms with it. I completely understand everything in this brilliant video ❤
Your daughter is an inspiration, you and your husband too. Keep truckin!
I had my first and only seizure of my life June of last year and it was the single scariest thing that’s ever happened to me.
I wish you and your daughter well. But absolutely, grief isn't always about what we have lost in the literal sense, it can be about the loss of possibilities, what we dream/dreamt of. Perhaps ironically, grief/loss is as much about the future as it is about the past or present. It is often missed, so glad you were able grieve for your daughter. As painful as it is face that reality I feel it brings a kind of peace/healing and also acceptance. When we have acceptance we connect with what we have [or who...is] in front of us. Not what we wished, expected or hoped for, but what we actually have... best❤
Amazing man. I'm glad he is able to continue on his life with his head up and finding purpose to share his story and his disability.
This breaks my heart. I was also there that day but I had left the Taj just moments before it all started. I was also at the Leopold before I went to the Taj - a very lucky and surreal day for me.
It’s Wild how he decided in the moment to escape that way but also it could also seen as the reason his partner survived
I’m glad y’all give him a voice, I’m so glad he’s positive despite everything ❤️ I’m proud of you too!
May you feel and stay blessed for eternity Will❤
Very elocuent, smart man. In touch with his feelings but very rational down to earth
You’re a very special person and if you have the ability to help others and contribute in some way then do it. You didn’t deserve any of what happened to you but creating awareness and education from what happened is so important. I knew of what happened, I did some reading on it and later watched the film and hearing what you’ve had to say has taught me and I’m grateful for you and what you do
Wow this is such an amazing and heartbreaking story... Thank you for sharing ❤
What a story, what a fantastic guy. Stay positive, mate.
Very inspiring 🌠
Thank You for sharing how brave you are for everyone to learn from!
I landed in Mumbai the eve of the attacks and made the mistake to ask the limo driver to bring me to the hotel. Everything seemed to function as if nothing was happening. I only realized my mistake when it was too late.
what happened to you?
Wish there was a better system to communicate dangers in progress to civilians. Glad you are safe now 🙏
@evastapaard2462 I got out of the hotel waving down a car asking if they could bring me to a poor part of town and from there I made it to the airport where 100s of people tried to get inside, but we needed a proof of having a flight out which I didn't have like most or almost all people. I will not go into detail, but I made it inside and got a flight to Deli somehow. Gotta be creative in a situation like this. Like I said, amazing how life was still kinda going on while all this happened downtown.
@kawaiiipancakexox1420 I have always been in love with India, before and after the incident, and I would never bow to terrorists. I was impressed and grateful to this day how folks helped me.
@@TheLicewine Thank you for answering! I'm glad you got out
You guys got the best stories
What a fighter Will is!! 💪🏼💪🏼
Thanks for sharing your story Will. All the best mate🤘
I still remember that sad day..
What a powerful story ❤
Amazing guy Will a nearly lost my leg was saved bye a surgion it but left with limited bend and sever drop foot nothing like will inury’s but was enough to change my life.
Wow he saved himself and his girlfriend.
Wow bolted windows..
He flies back into London and says, "I'm safe."
Look around London today.
Not safe anymore, huh?
I feel bad for you, yet again another example...
KL
🥰🥰🥰🥰
Sooooo, are you single? Asking for my friend 😂
Poor bloke. Especially being stuck in an Indian hospital..
Indians are some of the best doctors on the planet.
A lot he went through but he should not be proud of how he acted in the moment…
The moment he said “there’s plenty of other people down there”, that translates pretty obviously to “they’ll be too busy killing other innocent people to focus on us”. That’s cowardice, not saying I’d act differently in the situation but damn, I wouldn’t be proud of myself for that.
He should be proud of how he recovered from it, not of how he acted in the moment.
You’re a terrible person
that shook me too but in survival your brain only wants YOU to survive and will do anything to keep you safe so a thought while trying to not get murdered is not a thought you would normally have if that makes sense
@@actuallyapomergranate Yeah I get it - like I said I'm not saying I would have acted differently at all, it's just a wild thing to say, and then say you're proud of that mentality...
I would have constant regret after the fact that I acted in self preservation knowing so many people died.
He was completely powerless and almost anything he would have done, would likely not have affected the outcome. I think for me, it's just the contrast of saying "they won't get us because they're killing all the fodder downstairs" vs saying "I'm proud of how I acted in the moment"... seems to be contradictory.
He's not here because he's brave or did something to be proud of, he's here because other innocent families and children got placed in a different room than he did - that's how I see it anyway
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Why is this important?
Spoken by a 12 year old whose highlight of their day is to comment first on a UA-cam clip… how sad your life is!!
@ have a day off Debbie hun
@@Debbie-p2e Well, mocking a 12 year old's perspective of achievement. How sad is your life?
Boring AF
Yes, you are.
It takes some brain power to understand the story. Clearly you don’t have it.