Taking Control

April 3, 2019

Alex - Tetraplegic

15min listen 

We can't always control the events that shape our lives but we do have choices around how we respond. Alex was injured while playing rugby and is now paralysed from the neck down. Life isn't easy for Alex but he reckons finding a purpose helps, whether you're in a chair or not.
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