Hey Matt you have a good story to tell .your brother gave you the best advice in the world. I got her back in 1983 when I was 19 playing football for Bloomsburg University I’m 54 now. I was at C-5 C6 now I’m drop down to a C7C8 incomplete. One things for sure you just have to take every day one day at a time that’s it have your moment and when you do at the moment but it just be a moment and you keep driving on like your brother said. The one thing i’d like to suggest to you is to incorporate having armrest they are very very important they act like a stabilizer, they act as third hand or third arm, they give you great stability and make doing weight transfers much easier. Without having armrests you’re dead weight in your chair and the affect your posture as well as putting to much pressure on your butt bone. I’m thinking about doing a video one day to show you guys the importance of having arm rest until then hang in there and keep taking one day at a time

I'm a spastic quadriplegic and I was born that way. Due to some other unfortunate life circumstances, it took me until I was around 12 to realize That I was going to be in a wheelchair the rest of my life and that's OK! Walking wasn't worth the pain and suffering it was causing me when I did it and it wasn't worth the limitations it imposed on me. I'm probably going to have to use a power chair most of the time for the rest of my life, but I know I tried my best with walking and I know I tried being in my manual chair 24/7 (that didn't work for the same reason. )Those 2 things didn't really work out for me, But that doesn't mean I can't work hard at following my dreams and live a full life. I'm happy for this dude, and I'm glad he got where he got, But if you're a disabled person and you're reading this right now, don't feel bad if you don't achieve the same amount of function. Work with what you have. Pushing your body ridiculously hard is not always the answer. I learned that the hard way. You can live a full and happy life regardless of your level of function if you put your work into taking what you have and making something out of it. As much as I like this story, I think a lot of these inspirational videos give some disabled people the wrong idea. I'm not saying you should not work hard to make your function better if you can, I'm just saying it's not the end of the world if it doesn't get better.

@Gitn2it

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your wise words and for making us aware of the difficult and inspiring journeys of people with disabilities. I hope you are getting the support you need from family, friends and your medical professionals. Sending love and prayers to you. 💞

What an amazing story! I’m married to the love of my life for 11 years, he is C5C6. Great man and positive attitude. Thanks for sharing your story! God bless you and your family 😁

@handicaphomesteading5094

5 жыл бұрын

Vanessa Richard that’s awesome!! Chris is a c4-c6 quad. Married 3.5 years. ❤️❤️🙌🏼🙌🏼

Good looking! Happy to see doing well. With God all things are possible! Beautiful couple!

So awesome!!!!! Thanks for sharing your story!!!! Great to hear a positive story in a very negative world these days. Bless you!

I felt the same last year when I got hit in my T10 disc and cord. Seeing how you guys come through all this gave me more inspiration to be as strong as you guys are..... 👍👍

Thank you thank you thank you for this . I ve been very depressed suicidal lately. No support system. Spending countless days in bed watching utube videos. I m going to follow your advise on 10 minutes and being positive. And the rest of the time work on my recovery. (Getting life together again )

@inspiredbythepositive4050

6 жыл бұрын

You've got this!!

@akinyiokeyo4618

6 жыл бұрын

Prickly Pickle please do

@jalloh16street47

6 жыл бұрын

Prickly Pickle please seek help. I pray you’re okay❤️

@tatyana137

6 жыл бұрын

Jalloh@16street thank you🙏🏻💜

@alicedevens2896

6 жыл бұрын

Keep going forward honey, u can do this, ask God for guidence..

I have learned to live with same problem as yours. Thanks God we still alive. Keep it up man. God bless your life! Greetings from a Mexican😇

@Arizonaheat956

3 жыл бұрын

Quadriplegic since 1973. Worked in a few different progressions over 35 years. 64 years old and retired. Education and staying well is the key. Widowed now since my wife contracted MS. then got brain cancer. Just go forward.

@chuyduarte5298

3 жыл бұрын

John Hansen I thank you for your words. I’m sorry for your lost. God bless you 🙏🏻

This was awesome thank you for sharing...... very humbling and positive man God bless you.

Goddamn, Matt, watching your video, I feel like I am the one with the disability. I've had to deal with so much less but never had one-tenth the courage and guts you have. You may not wear a cape but you sure are my Superhero. You have my prayers and best wishes.

@rebikarai6459

5 жыл бұрын

God bless you

@amandabotterill1000

4 жыл бұрын

true xxx amazung guy xxc

Matt Bowen you are a hero and warrior, keeping fighting!

Love this story! Such an Inspiration to us all. God Bless you Matt.

Just now subscribed to this site because of your video. Very inspiring, honest, open, sincere and brave; that takes courage. I admire your persistence; you're a terrific example. I had to chuckle when you described part of your recovery: "I washed it down with Gatorade," and, "I washed it down with root beer. . . ." So American, it was very touching for some reason. Thank you and God bless you and yours!

So inspiring!! Love his passion for life! ♥♥♥

You are an inspiration Matt!!!!

This made me cry. I too survived a bad accident...mine was a car. God heard your prayers! He heard mine too!!

Matt you're such a strong and brave young man. I'm glad I actually watched your video and realized there's no limits when u don't give up!! God bless u !!

Love your brother for bringing up this '10 minute approach' great idea!

God bless u Sir, I enjoyed your testimony and may the grace of JESUS be with u always

@bezagebremedhine5102

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!❤🌹

This is exactly what the world needs you were not able to even speak but look at you now

Wow. I'm in Awe of his strength and determination.

Good bless you young man. Stay positive. Prayers going up from me to you.

So touching and inspiring. I'm excited for all the videos in the future. You're awesome.

@inspiredbythepositive4050

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stacey!!

Matt, I respect you so much after watching your video. Plus I'm a first time watcher. And having your luv of your life stick by you, she's AWESOME. Best of luck, I'm praying for you to WALK again. Can't wait for more videos. Thank you. Carie from Virginia Beach VA

Thank you for sharing your story and being a part of people with different abilities like us. Every day is a struggle but we are blessed to be alive and for this we are grateful!! Blessings to you!!

Matt, thank you for your inspiring testimony.

Amazing story! Thanks for sharing! I’m a C6 quad as well and I’ve been getting through this difficult journey by staying positive and feel grateful for what I do have beenaround me. Pushing harder every day to regain as much independence as I can and get back to enjoy the great outdoors.

I feel you! I was in a horrible accident recently I lost a lot I didn't get paralyzed and I thank God for it God bless you!! your inspiring so keep succeeding keep winning man amen

Amazing strength of character and amazing mind!

Ty you are one amazing man, times get tough, thank you lord. Your a great inspiration to so many, ty. Keep going forward..God be and bless you threw your life.

Amazing! Thank you for sharing ❤😊❤ keep fighting and inspiring people God bless.

Keep going...great advice from your brother....will keep it in my mind next time I feel down....thank you!

LOVE THIS VIDEO. So amazing to see people take control of their life and decide to be positive!

@inspiredbythepositive4050

6 жыл бұрын

Yes! Matt is such a great example of that.

Frightening experience. I’m happy you are alive and well today.

Amazing! You are amazing! Thank you for sharing your story!

Thank u so much for sharing ur story with us ! Ur such a inspiration and a positive example to others ! I lost the love of my life 10 months ago due to a tragic accident and if he was still here he would be paralyzed from the neck down .... so stay strong man praying for ya !

Well done 👏👏👏 this makes me ashamed of my negativity... I'll take the 10mins to vent and move on..you inspire me.

dam son you are one of the strongest people I have ever seen on Utube. never give up.

Be strong💪your story is ispirational because of your attitude 🙌love from Italy

I am very impressed ! You are a beautiful courageous man .A real adventurer ..I keep thinking of you .

Never give up,. Steadfast,. You are the meaning of what it means to live and push yourself and be positive,. Many continued blessings your way 🙏💞

Who is here for 2020 positive energy.

Thanks for your story and guidance

Your brother Steve sounds like an amazing young man, Matt!...You sound like an wonderful man. Congrats on getting the life you've always dreamed of. Good luck Always!

Hello Matt Bowen, how are you doing my brother 😊😊? Glad to see you on your KZread video by sharing your amazing story and also you have a beautiful wife to support you😊😊❤❤. God bless you Matt😊😊. I am so super proud of you brother😊😊. Take care Matt😊😊. Hope you’re well and better 😊😊. Glad to see you doing number of activities😊😊. I love you heaps brother 😊😊❤❤. Best friends as always from PaulLaw.😊😊

May God continue to bless you....keep staying positive...your awesome

Who in their right mind and with a heart would give this a thumbs down?! Oh... the negative minded asses! With that being said, kudos to you for getting through the rough days and now enjoying and living life with your beautiful wife and family (friends included). We only get one chance to live life and make the best of it. May you & yours continue to be blessed. 😘🤗💙

Glad you’re still kickin ass man! Heluva inspiration!!

I love the positivity 🥰❤️❤️ and determination ❤️🥰

Yeehaa brother i broke my neck 22 years ago. I just want to say live life hard bro

@makeGODsmile

4 жыл бұрын

God Bless ✝️

Hi Guys loved the vlog..Im from Brisbane too. With a sci. Its good to watch people carry on with life and show..that being in a wheelchair isn't the End of Everything

Thank you ..when you need to hear something ..good timing✌

Such a sad thing. But I am so thankful you are so positive. I have also had huge trials in my life. But I am also am inspired to be positive. People I tell my story to are always like "you are so cheerful and smiling, it is amazing you have turned out so well". I have always told them this, everyone must choose to be happy. You have to make the most of everyday and move on from the past. What is done, is done. You can wither choose to be sour and swell on it for the rest of life. Or you can choose to use your store to inspire others. My story in a nut shell is this. At 4 I was taken out if my biological home and later adapted. I was severely abused. Was almost killed at least 2 times, was unwanted by anyone until we came to my new parents, was told I would never be live a normal life, and suffered from PTSD until the age if 16. But the key thing is during all of this I was and still am very cheerful. I share my story to let others know you can move on and be an inspiration, even if you yourself are feeling low. You will find by cheering others you yourself will feel better.

@inspiredbythepositive4050

5 жыл бұрын

Your story of positivity is amazing! Thank you for sharing!

Amazing!

Really good I am to a positive Person. Wow that really unbelievable what you had. Good Power and never give up think Positive.😎✌️

It's reminds me of a movie story " Me Before you".. 😊😇 god bless you!!

Amazing attitude never give up ❤️🙏

I think you are awesome because you have never lost hope and that is the most important thing so congratulation ❣️❣️❣️

U seems to b full of life ... i read the last quote inspired by positive ... dear hang on b a fighter and the day wil come positive wil b sure start inspiring by u you... i m also paraplegic ... working too hard and still fighting... stay blessed! 👌👌👌👍👍

You’re awesome!

So inspiring 😊 Btw, your story reminds me of Zack Collie ( he had an accident just like you and end up the same ) he even has KZread channel .

Awesome dude!

I live in Salt Lake, Utah as well! Amazing video!

tq for your sharing matt 😊

Matt you are a beautiful person xxxxxx

Your amazing Matt!! Incredibly strong man too. I like to think that God has a reason for us being alive and I can already c a million reasons for u. Ur truly inspirational :-)

Thank you!

Is that an Old School Seattle Mariners hat?! Right on! God bless.

Matt, stay positive. God loves you.

Amazing , your wonderful ! Love your channel. Do you have a video with your brother :) He sounds cool!

Inspiring young man 😙

💖Blessings

What an awesome story

God bless you...

Awasome ♥️

Amazing attitude

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Blessings

love the positive

Nice to meet you. ^___^

So handsome

You are so beautiful. never give up 😘

Wow!!!

🙏

Warrior 😎

I keep hearing the ocean and people hitting their head on the sand from diving or surfing etc and have these injuries.

Love Brasil ♥️♥️♥️👏🤝🤝

Hi! Handsome Matt

U are tall! Does that give you trouble? Best wishes from México. I am C-2

Like you r video

Inspired by the positive...YES! Thank you :)

God good good good good

Hi Matt were are you now 💖

Dont let go of walking,you can do it!!

As inspiring as a lot of these stories are, I think it’s bullshit to imply people shouldn’t be able to feel whatever they’re feeling. You just got paralyzed? And you’re upset? Well, shit, too bad, better take ten and shake it off and slap a smile on that face, nobody like a negative person. Whatever you’re going through, it might be the worst thing that’s ever happened to you, and comparison just isn’t right. I see so many “I complain about way too much” on these videos. Or “I have no reason to be depressed.” Everyone experiences things differently. If you have depression, you’ll be depressed- that’s reason enough. Everyone is entitled to feel what they feel for as long as they need to feel it. Trying to hide it is unhealthy and being told to hide it is insensitive at best.

@casy6203

5 жыл бұрын

♥️

What's your job?

I hate that, you know there isn't air but our stupid bodies force us to breathe. You have a WAY better chance of survival if you don't take it water. People who can control that are strong.

Joe Swanson

so your a wall footman

Is it just me, or most of these quadriplegics are attractive? Like Cole Sydner, Zach Collie and this guy Matt Bowen