HOW I ENDED UP IN A WHEELCHAIR - MY STORY #PUSHINGTHROUGHLIFE.

In 2011 i dislocated my c5/6 vertebra crushing my spinal cord leaving me a tetraplegic - wheelchair bound. i decided to talk about it in my words as it was such a significant change to my life and my journey to a new life in a wheelchair started. i talk for a while so make a coffee get a beer or indulge in a nice glass of wine and i hope you get something out of it :)
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[@kimberlygrissom2315]

Thankyou so so much for this video everyone should watch this.Maybe people would learn to value life more. Again thankyou 😊

[@NZRugbyFoundation]

You amaze us everyday Cody. Thank you for letting us continue to be part of your life.

[@endtimeawakening5557]

I was hit on my motorcycle 20 years ago Cody. I'm a T6 and had several other injuries (Jaw, arm, leg, ribs, etc). I spent 4 months in the hospital and rehab unit and was quite reluctant to go home. How bizarre this new life was. I've learned since then that I was going to die anyway, even if I remained healthy and whole. Our Spirit is eternal, these bodies are merely temporal. We need to focus on our eternity, not this momentary flesh experience. I'm still learning about the amazing Creator that made all of this and is it ever mind blowing! I hope that you keep that awesome attitude of yours Cody, you're an inspirational young man. Take care Cody, God bless you!!!

[@nunziaferraretto3961]

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[@Addy-745]

What a compassionate young lad, God please let his life be filled with happy experiences from what he's been through 🙏

[@osbornwais5257]

Just wanna thank you for sharing your life...very inspirational...

[@TheAuntieBa]

I’ve seen your two videos nine years after your accident now, and am blown away by your progress and approach to life. At nearly seventy years old now, I was extremely independent and self sufficient until a friend I married an old friend when we were forty. I contracted a serious illness within a year which went chronic and got disabled. Now my balance is requiring walkers and wheelchairs, and my hands are limited; can’t write or type or work in my shop on projects, do my gardening and landscaping. My “sell by date” was twenty years ago, but I declined to go peaceably and am still kicking butt...though not as often 😏. Things are very different! I’m having trouble adapting. Probably since I’m old (grin). I loved hearing about your approach to dealing with your issues and coming up with solutions. I can assure you I’ll watch again and try to catch your can-do spirit! All my best!

[@Addy-745]

I am inquisitive auntie what could you contract to make you that way ,I would like to research on that. Only if it's not too personal if it is just ignore my comment, I wish you well and all the happiness in life not withstanding what you have to endure because of that.

[@emmett77]

awh the coach knew exactly what to do how amazing. if no-one knew to hold your neck you could have had a lot less movement. props to him, and obviously yourself for staying strong and pushing through. i know it’s just your life but honestly you’re so inspirational.

[@JohnSmith-sj2dk]

ohh man, you are amazing Bro.

[@scrumps101]

I was 15 years old when I was suddenly told I had a rapidly progressing form of scoliosis. I was given a surgery date two weeks later and told that the surgery was dangerous and there is a chance I’d become paralyzed. They drilled this point into me, that paralyzation was a definite risk but of course at 15 I wasn’t even concerned. I didn’t wake up from the surgery for 2 weeks. Spent my 16th birthday in a body cast and for several months after. I look back now and realize how lucky I am to be able to walk and live a fully functional life with no paralysis. But at the time it sucked not being like every other 16 year old. Walking around in a full cast and in pain for months was mentally very hard. I think it’s so important that we all share our stories because we never know where life will lead us. Your story is extremely important for people to see and thank you for sharing.

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Dude that video is savage, it’s crazy you caught it on tape 😬 My accident was five years ago, not as bad as yours, but full time Wheelchair user. Good to see you have such a great attitude ❤️✌️

[@rickyslifeonwheels]

Hey man I’m glad I came across your channel I am a C-5 C6 Quadriplegic keep kicking ass bro💪🏼♿️ definitely subscribing♿️

[@ratularay6561]

It takes a lot of strength to open up about something so personal and impactful. Cheers to you and your strength for defying all the odds and become the very best version of yourself

[@codyeverson1116]

Ratula Ray thanks a lot :) just have to get on with it and appreciate the small things right 👍🏼

[@feldmanelisheva]

Thank you for sharing your story Coddy. I pray for you. God bleess!!

[@thewibbler3268]

You are a cool dude!

[@josephmannion1714]

Well done. This is really inspirational thank you for uploading. I know many people who use wheelchairs and they are all great. We take things for granted way too much

[@Shamelslife]

Good luck in Tokyo my friend! Now I know who to root for!!

[@josephat8334]

Only those with emotional stability can go through that life. Just like you. You are a guy of virtue! Eehh!! God bless you

[@codyeverson1116]

lumala josephat thanks a lot :)

[@cjapps82]

Nice vid mate, can relate to much of your hospital journey, mine was much the same across the ditch.

[@caitlinroy8678]

Fellow Cantab here as well I watched your story on attitude I also play rugby for a mixed ability team in England there needs to be more publicly about disability sports

[@tomgoggin3865]

Great video....keep them coming.

[@awentimes]

Much love to you, bro. ❤

[@zwan1820]

You inspire me Greetings from Texas❤️

[@ryanje8147]

Cody, thanks for sharing your life with us. I have just a few questions if that is ok. Did you feel the tattoo needle on your arm? Are you able to become a father? Is that an earring or a tattoo in your ear? Do you still have your 2 dogs? Thanks!!

[@codyeverson1116]

I could feel parts of my arm getting the tattoo and then others I couldn’t feel at all super strange 😅 I sure am able to be a father! Yeahp it’s a tattoo in my ear cool right :) Yupp I still have my 2 little rascals Lorenzo and Lyla

[@ryanje8147]

@@codyeverson1116 thank you so much for responding to my comment. It means so much to me. I have followed your story online for a long time. Take care and hello to Jess, Lorenzo & Lyla. 😀😀

[@alanniemann3476]

God get your back

[@NewZealandSpinalTrust]

Hey Cody - love your work! Inspirational and still REAL! Just a thought - we have 50 Wheelie Good Tips videos, so if anyone's looking for some information or inspiration these might be of help .... let us know if you'd like us to post the link here :) Cheers!

[@codyeverson1116]

New Zealand Spinal Trust go for it 👌🏼👌🏼

[@hasanshawon8777]

Cody love from bangladesh

[@NewZealandSpinalTrust]

If anyone's looking for some 'Wheelie Good Tips' on a wide range of topics, here's a link to our web page - absolute gold :) nzspinaltrust.org.nz/wheeliegoodtips/ Thanks Cody for giving us the thumbs up for this :)

[@Uncle-Smart-Alec]

Rugby looks like American football but wirhout rules,and without protective gear.

[@ronalddonner3396]

Isn't Rugby just American football with no rules and no protective gear?

[@maxb8847]

id love a drink lol. iv been a wheelchair user for a year now due to a progressive genetic condition. im 29 years old.

[@codyeverson1116]

who doesn’t love a drink right 👀😅 i hope you’re doing well :)