Actually, your UA-cam channel helps me feel less scared about becoming a paraplegic. Thank you to both of you for being willing to share your stories and lives with viewers. 💛
I LOVE that - "find the feeling" that is key! And its an additional layer, or the driving force to finding another way to cope! YES! I'm totally adding that Golden nugget, to enhance, my "Find Another Way" mindset! SO good! ❤
My 21 y/o granddaughter just got a motorcycle and i find myself praying hard for her. Also, being disabled myself, having had 7 back surgeries, I finally went with family members as my paid caregivers and its so much better. Thanks again for your videos and God bless.
Sure riding motorcycles is a not IF your going to break a bone, but how many. But you can get hurt crossing the street too. On the caregiver front I'd be careful hiring family you don't want to burn that support system out. Then your losing 2 big area's in your happiness.
I stumbled across your channel and I have to say how much I respect and appreciate you for putting this content out there! The work you do across all your videos is empowering to people with disabilities and informative for able-bodied people. Your videos have taught me a lot of facts but also helped me grow in my empathy and compassion. Thank you for this important work, it is a great gift to the world!
Brittney, I’m glad you discovered VOLT Hockey to give you that competitive feeling, and learning a new sport that requires a lot of skill. I think most people need that. I hope that when our efforts to bring Volt Hockey to Winnipeg - most likely date is now January 2024 - that more people will get that feeling. And I look forward to a Winnipeg vs Alberta competition at some point. Practice hard Brittney and Trevis!
I have cervical instability that's gradually making me go from Para to quad and its terrifying so I'm always seeking out content just like this to help prepare me for what is likely coming coz its the only antidote so thank you so much for sharing these stories
wow i am so amazed Brittany that you dont fear your level of injury becoming worse but then again i guess i don't fear having a car crash everytime I drive .....life is going to happen no matter what u do and i know most of my patients who are newly injured are still in the 'if only ' stage of recovery . your videos are so helpful in giving them a realistic view of what their lives can be
Brittany, I've been in my chair about 2 years now, I'm only mild disabled, the left leg doesn't function below the knee and I'm kind of not much control on the left side in general I can stand and walk with a walker not well and I tend to fall, with that said this would be a whole other Universe without your videos, you taught me tricks how to survive and you showed me it's possible do you even be happy, thank you very much
Thanks for having Trevis on again! BTW, just 2 hours ago, and I’m an A-B, my doctor and I talked about how much the world has improved for people with disabilities in the pretty recent past. Don’t get me wrong, we still have more to improve, but we are moving in the right direction IMHO!
And some day I’d like to hear how you came to terms with becoming a paraplegic. More in a social sense. Did your friends stay with you? Did they accept the “new you”?
@@2p2walkThanks for sharing Trevis. I find it interesting that many people with a disability seem to have mostly friends with a disability. My wife is disabled and I think only 2 of her many friends have a physical disability and both are not visible disabilities - post-polio and MS in full remission so to speak. And I wondered how Brittney socially came to terms with becoming a paraplegic - same question as I posed to you.
My blind friend just gave me bad news. She wants Trevis on her soccer team since I can't kick a ball forward if my life depended on it. I'm going to bed, wake me up this time next year. ps good luck in Sweden.
Actually, your UA-cam channel helps me feel less scared about becoming a paraplegic. Thank you to both of you for being willing to share your stories and lives with viewers. 💛
That's the goal! Disability is much less scary than most people think.
I LOVE that - "find the feeling" that is key! And its an additional layer, or the driving force to finding another way to cope! YES! I'm totally adding that Golden nugget, to enhance, my "Find Another Way" mindset! SO good! ❤
Yep! Definitely add it! Gotta chase those feelings!
My 21 y/o granddaughter just got a motorcycle and i find myself praying hard for her. Also, being disabled myself, having had 7 back surgeries, I finally went with family members as my paid caregivers and its so much better. Thanks again for your videos and God bless.
Sure riding motorcycles is a not IF your going to break a bone, but how many. But you can get hurt crossing the street too. On the caregiver front I'd be careful hiring family you don't want to burn that support system out. Then your losing 2 big area's in your happiness.
Thank you Trevis for sharing your story and for the acceptance of what you have now; it gives hope for the future.
He's definitely a positive dude! Great role model!
I stumbled across your channel and I have to say how much I respect and appreciate you for putting this content out there! The work you do across all your videos is empowering to people with disabilities and informative for able-bodied people. Your videos have taught me a lot of facts but also helped me grow in my empathy and compassion. Thank you for this important work, it is a great gift to the world!
Thank you! So glad you are watching and learning!
I needed to hear this video this morning, thank you so much for doing this, it is so encouraging to me!
Brittney, I’m glad you discovered VOLT Hockey to give you that competitive feeling, and learning a new sport that requires a lot of skill. I think most people need that. I hope that when our efforts to bring Volt Hockey to Winnipeg - most likely date is now January 2024 - that more people will get that feeling. And I look forward to a Winnipeg vs Alberta competition at some point. Practice hard Brittney and Trevis!
I have cervical instability that's gradually making me go from Para to quad and its terrifying so I'm always seeking out content just like this to help prepare me for what is likely coming coz its the only antidote so thank you so much for sharing these stories
Broke my neck almost 6 years ago racing motocross also (c3-c4). Love the positive attitude! Stay strong man.
wow i am so amazed Brittany that you dont fear your level of injury becoming worse but then again i guess i don't fear having a car crash everytime I drive .....life is going to happen no matter what u do and i know most of my patients who are newly injured are still in the 'if only ' stage of recovery . your videos are so helpful in giving them a realistic view of what their lives can be
I do fear my level of injury changing to some degree. I just also know that I'll be ok whatever happens!
@@EmpoweredPara so true ...u seem like the type instead of doomsdaying u just deal with what u are given ...i wish i could adapt that attitude xxx
Wow. Very powerful. ❤️
Interesting conversation.
Brittany, I've been in my chair about 2 years now, I'm only mild disabled, the left leg doesn't function below the knee and I'm kind of not much control on the left side in general I can stand and walk with a walker not well and I tend to fall, with that said this would be a whole other Universe without your videos, you taught me tricks how to survive and you showed me it's possible do you even be happy, thank you very much
good to watch and lison.
Thanks for having Trevis on again! BTW, just 2 hours ago, and I’m an A-B, my doctor and I talked about how much the world has improved for people with disabilities in the pretty recent past. Don’t get me wrong, we still have more to improve, but we are moving in the right direction IMHO!
Yeah I'm so grateful to have a,disability at a time when technology exists!
😳😳 Insane!
Great seeing Travis again and hearing about his participation in sports. Did you find out what his purple waffle hand covers are for?
There so people don't try and shake my hand as I have crippling nerve pain when touched.
@@2p2walk Thanks for answering. Sorry you get the pain.
@@SharonNolfi Meh it's only pain.
Does the pedrual stimulation help walk again. Any information. Thanks
I don't know, sorry
And some day I’d like to hear how you came to terms with becoming a paraplegic. More in a social sense. Did your friends stay with you? Did they accept the “new you”?
2 friends stayed close for a while, but t's been 20 years. 99% of my friends have sci or something.
@@2p2walkThanks for sharing Trevis. I find it interesting that many people with a disability seem to have mostly friends with a disability. My wife is disabled and I think only 2 of her many friends have a physical disability and both are not visible disabilities - post-polio and MS in full remission so to speak. And I wondered how Brittney socially came to terms with becoming a paraplegic - same question as I posed to you.
Find the feeling and don't be a stubborn butt head. Got it! 😊 Seriously Kudos guys. Great interview!
lol yeah I find beig a butthead is counterproductive!
Do his hands ever just move by themselves
I used to suffer with intense spasms full body all day every day. Now I barely spasm at all.
🙃😎thanks guys🦾🦾!!
Where's the link to your Patreon account?
Omg I forgot to put it anywhere!
patreon.com/EmpoweredPara
My blind friend just gave me bad news.
She wants Trevis on her soccer team since I can't kick a ball forward if my life depended on it.
I'm going to bed, wake me up this time next year.
ps good luck in Sweden.
Trevis is pretty darn good lol. I'm pretty much directionally challenges with balls too lol
@@EmpoweredPara At least you don't fall over them AND kick them the wrong way(backward) at the same time.