Medical Stories - Spinal Cord Injury: Brooke's Story

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2 жыл бұрын

As a teenager, Brooke Thabit was an avid surfer who loved the ocean. Growing up in South Florida, she was always smiling, always happiest when in the water. Then came a midnight knock at the door that woke her parents with the horrifying news that Brooke had suffered a diving accident. Her spinal cord had been severed and she was paralyzed from the neck down.
Today, this courageous young woman is still smiling. She is an ambassador with Wings for Life working to raise awareness of spinal cord injury, and she is building a career in designing homes to suit the needs of people with mobility problems.
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@kylehowerton2467 9 ай бұрын

5 months ago I got ejected 125 feet as a passenger. Broke all the vertebrae in my neck and my back, my femur and lots of other things. I’m so happy I can walk again!

@denisepaulsenful Жыл бұрын

I was affected similarly - I suddenly fainted and I had a bad landing and broke my neck at C5/6 I am especially fortunate in that I maintained bowel/bladder function so that remained the same and my hands are still moreorless functional - that said I will never walk again and I’ve accepted it - it’s not the be all to end all - obvs - I still have a happy 😃 life with my loving husband and sons and I’ve made new friends since becoming paralyzed 11 years ago now when I was 53-yrs and I still work alongside my family at our business. Best of luck Brooke with everything - your designs are incredible! I wish you could help to redesign our home here outside Toronto 😘

@leevancleef358 3 ай бұрын

I wish you happiness Denise!

@videoluvr4204 3 ай бұрын

i hope your doing well, its good to have a family and support system

@pauloverland8816 Жыл бұрын

Brookes dad was amazing, at 2;40 saying i made a pledge that i will always be here and she will always have everything she needed, great Parents,

@unknownquad1526 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had physical therapists that weren’t giving up on me left and right Brooke was very lucky to have a physical therapist that was willing to try and do everything he could to help gain anything

@tom_2ndlife Жыл бұрын

In the end you are the person who decides how you want to live your life. Does not have anything to do with the physio. I still excercise 7 years after being paralysed.. I started with quadriplegia but now walking.

@karlakolumna1207 Жыл бұрын

@@tom_2ndlife Your support system does matter though, not only medical but in general. It's what gives you the power to fight.

@lisabaker2038 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, it also has to do with what type of insurance you have. Sad, but true!

@OkayokayNono-zs3nw Жыл бұрын

Are you a man ? You know people help women extremely compared with a man that what I see in my life 😢

@arezucarroll Жыл бұрын

@@tom_2ndlife may I ask how you got past the paralysis to walking again , my partner was in a motorcycle accident & is paralyzed from the waist down , he was never told he wouldn't walk again but has not improved at all .

@kathykay6602 Жыл бұрын

What a brave and positive lady! We take so much for granted and when we see her we realize what we have. I wish you the best Brooke.

@44unda Жыл бұрын

So many injuries from diving

@TruckDriver2005 Жыл бұрын

That's true. Why do people continue to dive when they're not sure if it's safe or not? I'll never understand that.

@sarasmile6071 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@1A_B_C1 2 ай бұрын

Passion@@TruckDriver2005

@wendyalexander1893 Жыл бұрын

This young woman is absolutely amazing. Through her hardships, she’s gonna change the world for the BETTER for so many others. If you’ve ever doubted that “God has a plan for us all”, here ya go…a perfect example. You go girl! Fly and take others along with you. God bless you.

@SpuddersSpud-ps6dd 8 ай бұрын

@wendyalexander1893 no plan Wendy, her injury was pure chance. Nothing is planned or pre-determined.

@wendyalexander1893 8 ай бұрын

@@SpuddersSpud-ps6dd “Pure chance” for one who doesn’t believe in God always having plans. A life of wisdom and service to others seen by those who do believe in God having a plan for all of us. See the diff?

@TylerM007 Жыл бұрын

Brooke you are a huge inspiration, even to people that are not paralyzed! 😊🙌

@N0N4M30 Жыл бұрын

She just looks like her mom :) what a fighter she is ! And Florida is so stunning

@KateWoodehouse Жыл бұрын

A girl who lived down the street from me in high school broke her neck diving too. And Charles Krauthammer also broke his neck diving into a pool. Don't dive into water if you can't see the bottom. Jump feet first. Don't chance it!

@Sam4G0d 6 ай бұрын

Brooke is an inspiration, and has INCREDIBLE parents! What a dad!

@stevenmccallan9202 Жыл бұрын

Carry on, brave young lady! The world needs you

@stephenmcstay8962 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible young lady, such inner strength, god bless this girl.

@tone.1 Жыл бұрын

This just popped up on my feed…couldn’t help but watch..how inspirational! You go Brooke….❤

@leemitchell8501 Жыл бұрын

Brooke, you are brave and an absolute inspiration. You are shining in this life and keep being the person you are!

@bhartipatel886 Жыл бұрын

Super proud how far u have come. Keep going my girl. U WILL WALK FOR SURE AGAIN. Your spirit is strong.

@sharongibson1161 Жыл бұрын

Truly an amazing, resilient young lady❤

@johnb5231 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible young lady. Beautiful, kind, sweet, and very talented.

@alice-lynnnewman5987 2 жыл бұрын

You are an inspiration. Having a good attitude and being motivated makes all the difference. All the best to you.

@teresade.pasquale9427 Жыл бұрын

Your so strong and brave. Thank you for ever giving up and being an inspiration to the whole world, and changing lives

@jennaharvey9364 2 жыл бұрын

Such an inspiring story! Amazing

@cleancutamerican Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your story Brooke

@angelinaking3778 2 ай бұрын

I just came across your story. You are truly an inspiration. My niece just became paralyzed 3 weeks ago. I could only hope she has half the fight you have!

@robray7106 Жыл бұрын

Bless this beautiful woman!❤❤

@rachaelpreddey7837 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible lady

@melaniejonker8828 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful lady with a beautiful soul. 🌺

@KeefChief1 Жыл бұрын

Wow what an amazing woman.

@luvdashooz Жыл бұрын

Awesomeness is an understatement! Love Love Love your determination! God Bless You Brooke, you have the courage of a Lion!❤❤

@brianhudson1565 4 ай бұрын

Great job young lady. You keep working hard. You are helping others as well. God bless you in your wonderful journey of life! You HAVE this!

@JulieR73 2 жыл бұрын

Stay strong! Be proud!

@leevancleef358 3 ай бұрын

What an amazing woman..God Bless you!

@lynnesummers-noble5029 Жыл бұрын

Brave young woman.

@angelamitchell6749 2 жыл бұрын

Stay strong you are still a beautiful person. 😍

@bodieb.1239 Жыл бұрын

I can only say W O W . What a wonderful woman and family.

@alanweinman1081 Жыл бұрын

You are an inspiration for sure!! All the best wishes!!

@SelfLoveU Жыл бұрын

So inspiring!!! You go girl.

@1sontrell 8 ай бұрын

Brooke is everything!

@paulmcdonough1093 Жыл бұрын

i am sorry to hear what happened to you Brooke all my positive thoughts to you from the uk i wish i could hug you :)

@eleanorjaya4706 Жыл бұрын

Brooke you are an amazing courageous strong woman that I admire. I know what you mean about water it’s the most amazing feeling & don’t let anything stop you. Thank you for your story best luck love from melb Australia ❤️🙏🏼

@kellykersten8828 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story with us Brooke. You are strong and powerful and lovely. Thank you God ♥️

@petercole8798 Жыл бұрын

Just a great comeback story. Good luck. You will walk again.

@carlos23161 5 ай бұрын

I love her smile!!!❤❤❤❤

@davebozey5817 4 ай бұрын

You are a Rock Star, Brooke!

@Zapatasurf 11 ай бұрын

Brooke is great, true hero

@mariaa6918 Жыл бұрын

You are such an inspiration. Thank you.....i wish you continued sucess❤

@PS-Straya_M8 Жыл бұрын

Universally designed buildings is such a wonderful way you are supporting people with disabilities!

@stephaniejoyce7324 Жыл бұрын

she is so strong

@tina8796 24 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry this happened ✝✝

@chrifus31037 Жыл бұрын

I cried watching this video 😥😥😥

@MixMasterMediafr 11 ай бұрын

I have a back injury aswell and I’m suffering with it for over a year I’m dying aswell I understand her fr

@avinandanbhadra1274 2 ай бұрын

GOD BLESS YOU BROOKE JI. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO FIGHT THROUGH AND OVERCOME. MAY YOU RECEIVE ALL THE HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN LIFE😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@katefish3754 Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@user-xq6hw7xx9p 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@EarthenDemon126 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprisingly jealous of her

@JavierBonillaC Жыл бұрын

Oh Brooke, I m so sorry. I broke my sacrum in 5 pieces, herniated two spine discs, broke both my legs and much more. I can walk though and I horseback ride daily. Ypuwill find. New passion. I greatly admire you. I hope you do well but so far it looks like you’ve got this.

@LectronCircuits 5 ай бұрын

Spinal cord injury can happen to anybody at any time. Let's be careful out there! Audience wishes her all the best. Cheers!

@InekeBotha-ct6jq 21 күн бұрын

You are one strong woman . I,m going to pray for you. I know your Saviour is always near you. Just take His hand and trust Him through it all .🫂🌱⚘️

@kachala Жыл бұрын

The most important in life is health

@JesusGodHolySpirit3 Жыл бұрын

That's terrible I couldn't go through that I would refuse out-right terrible it's soo painful

@daebeauty3689 Жыл бұрын

amazing

@janheard3826 Жыл бұрын

Dare devil types often take risks in their pursuit of adventure and diving into water at night is definitely a daredevil thing to do and extremely unwise. Me being the careful non-adventurous type wouldn’t dive into water in daylight (never mind nighttime) unless I was absolutely certain it was deep enough to dive into. However I admire her determination and wish her well in her career as an interior designer.

@katrinarepine3879 2 жыл бұрын

It’s kind of surprising and quite sad how quickly things like this can happen. My ex’s brother broke his neck from diving into shallow water and was floating face down for quite a while. Docs were shocked the initial impact didn’t kill him and the floating face down had no effect on his health or recovery. While in the hospital he was fitted with a medical halo and they had it rigged up so there was some weight pulling on it a bit to keep it straight or stretched (something like that), well something snapped and weight came crashing down on him again but again no damage and he made a full recovery. I think he had someone really special watching over him.

@SpuddersSpud-ps6dd 8 ай бұрын

@katrinarepine3879 nah it was just chance.

@holdencawffle626 Жыл бұрын

SCIs are super tough to deal with

@bevanbuckwheatshea5520 Жыл бұрын

You are beautiful Brooke

@joycesykes6913 Жыл бұрын

Your awesome!

@bethpeters3187 Жыл бұрын

Good for her. She's got a great attitude and that will send her soaring. Everyone should have this attitude. Wonderful woman.

@waltlafi6913 Жыл бұрын

Stay strong. You can always go to beach your free there.

@bettinakrugermenschenkind9673 Жыл бұрын

Fighter❤❤❤

@jeanmansfield9230 9 ай бұрын

You have inspired me. Im SCI too. I can walk. But trip on my left leg alot. Its only 70%. Neurogenic bowel and bladder. Struggle to walk up and down stairs. Cant reverse park my car. Have bad pain. I don't have a supportive partner. Left me because I was a dud.

@chrissysvideos Жыл бұрын

God bless you sweetie, your a champion and I know your gonna walk again one day. You have so much love and support all around you, and faith!!! May you live your best life knowing miracles happen every day!!! God bless you, your an inspiration. ❤🙏🙌

@laramauss1948 Жыл бұрын

wow ❤!

@elizabethconroy7665 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you New Subscriber here from Amman Jordan Middle East Admire your positivity and strength Incredible how life can change in a heartbeat Hugs,honey

@BackwoodsRunner-oj2hx Ай бұрын

Hello Brooke. I am glad You have the ability to use a manual wheelchair 😊

@menolara17 Жыл бұрын

What did you use to travel around the sand in the video? Looks cool anyone know 2:55

@RonaldReagan7777 Жыл бұрын

🙏

@ericaaubie860 7 ай бұрын

Brook your smart.

@seniorschoolteacher-titsan3810 Жыл бұрын

Good luck

@DrBahiruLegesse-SCIsurvivor 7 ай бұрын

Hello to y'all out there...am Bahiru .L. from Ethiopia.....Am also SCI survivor after I broke my neck in car accident...Bed ridden for straight 5 years...have been through hell & now Badly in need of Mobility equipments ....Highly appreciate if any one knows/Leads me to Institutions &/NGOS working on SCI across the the border....🙏

@javierbarrucz7755 Жыл бұрын

Sky diving 🤩 ❤❤❤❤❤ 7:18

@ericasaintelmey4600 7 ай бұрын

I was about an accident too this could have been me too

@ganapathiganapathi-qf8fe 3 ай бұрын

Same I am spinal-cord injury madam my life is full damage😢

@Hollywood-yv3qy Жыл бұрын

Oh NO just a split decision no one thinks about to check something to see it is safe & & life is suddenly a whole new world of emotions & challenging!!! Your future is beyond bright so shine like a diamond no matter what!

@carmenrodriguez8814 Ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🌹

@Rara-pr9wg Жыл бұрын

this can happen to anyone

@MahipalRawat-mq9dc Жыл бұрын

I am same problem

@Kikifriedmann Жыл бұрын

Please look at R.J Spina's Story. He got the same with no hope from the Dr. and can walk again!

@cashtalks6253 Жыл бұрын

I use to do tree removal and in 2005 I fell about 50’. The fall didn’t hurt a bit but that sudden stop change my life pretty quickly 😂 But 4real I was told I would never walk but when the nurse told me that I said don’t take this personal but FU. I can walk without any assistance but my legs are not as strong or balanced like before but I got GBS 2 years ago that has made it a lot harder to walk because it affected my balance even more but I still refuse to use any kind of walker or :Cain . All I can say to anybody who has a SCI never give up on walking regardless of how long it’s been. Now if I could figure out a way to not have to self cath and not have back pain all the damn time.😂

@myopinion5508 Жыл бұрын

Not my problem...she has obvious all help she needs...lets think about ppl who are on their own and are in such a situation

@larrysintay4456 Жыл бұрын

Similar to the late great Charles Krauthammer

@shirleywong9428 Жыл бұрын

That's why I don't do that stay away from water especially sea n no nope diving never

@bensmith7212 4 ай бұрын

After mine I don’t float

@hieucaocao8688 Ай бұрын

Cầu mong nhà khoa học nghiên cứu thành công phương pháp phục hồi lại tủy sống để mọi người chấn thương tủy bị liệt đi lại được.

@Jane5720 Жыл бұрын

Common sense people, don’t dive in the water. Ever!!!

@ganapathiganapathi-qf8fe 7 ай бұрын

I am from India Madam I am also spinal cord injury madam It's been two years since I got hit. Madam L.1 level got hit at level one. Till now I can't walk. Treatment. I see he is of no use, if you know anything tell me madam This is all, madam, what is the way for this?😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@muthuarasugopal Жыл бұрын

I'm also spinal cord injury person.. Not with out any income i am struggling a lot for food and medical help

@WheelerRickRambles Жыл бұрын

T4 para 1987 … motorcycle.

@emeraldkimble7602 10 ай бұрын

Bica ratin us palm beCh county

@hogspit9203 Жыл бұрын

i start to say something ignorant but i realized this is relatable an sad my family never came to the hospital made me look at em different an every person who treated me like i wouldnt get my health bac

@queeng5925 Жыл бұрын

yeah and im one of them... wot makes her think shes special??? How many people are paralysed every year? Every year, around the world, between 250 000 and 500 000 people suffer a spinal cord injury (SCI).