My Life/Relationship Before and After My Spinal Cord Injury 

I’ve been paralyzed for 3 months, I’m 15 years old. I hate this so much and need all the motivation I can get. I Lovè your videos bro. Shows me I can still live semi normally. And I loved hearing your story.

I also have spinal Cord damage. My life was different, I can't remember walking as a child. I was in a truck and my mom had an accident. I fell out and that's when my life changed. No more walking like before. Today, I am wheelchair bound, and have a wonderful wife!! We have 2 children. I am extremely happy with my life!

I'm a recent para due to a fall off a balcony on January 1st (happy new years!) and my OT showed me your content. I just want to say thank you for sharing, being honest, and helping some of us figure out how to handle such a big change.

hi brian, i'm a recent para from a work accident. 10 foot cinder block wall fell on me crushed my pelvis, burst fractured my l1 vertebrae, and fractured my left ribs. i can feel down my right side and have some movement in my right quad. but from left hip down i can't really feel nor move. you remind me of myself with being into cars and going out to drink. but i wasnt as succesful as you in my 20's. im in my mid 30's still living at home. you are big inspiration to me and i'm looking forward to watching more of your videos!

I had a Navy buddy who was paralyzed after a motorcycle accident , but didn't adjust well. I still wake up thinking about his pain. It's nice to hear your story.

I am a c6-c7 complete paralysis from 2006. Sometimes I wonder where time flew as it feels live, knowing the traumatic impact of this injury remains vivid in present life. Anyhow, despite your injury, I like how you connect with the external world. People talk about overcoming the accident, but the problem does not stop in its happening, but in the aftermath and day to day challenges it manifests as the body continues to degenerate and other problems arise. My point, overcoming an injury is not a one time action buried in the past, but an every day task to overcome on conscious terms.

Hi, yes you do. You have a wonderful thing going. I remember when your daughter was an infant. She is beautiful. Many blessings to you and your lovely family. Thanks for posting and sharing your life. 👍🙏👍👍👍

Oh no I don't think either of you were dumb, it does make for a great story. Just being 35 I look back 10 years and think wow I was just a kid when it came to my mentality. You were meant for eachother and this is the path that led you there😊❤

You were young for commitment and not communicating properly at the time. I’m sorry for your accident and i love watching your video keep up the good work and for your beautiful family and to communicate that’s when problems start in marriage.☺️🙏🏻

I was injured back in 1988 L1 injury. Complete para at the start then moved to incomplete about a year later when I started moving my toes. Herrington Rods installed. I walk but have all else to do deal with. Rock on sir! Awesome videos and thank you for sharing.

It's pretty rare to see a guy to honestly admit their fault otherwise it's just going to fuel the raging fire. I've grown up with a broken family and cheating father and grandfather so that skewed my view of relationships as well so I can confirm that those stuff really does stick with you unconsciously when you get older. Anyways, your wife is a real one for loving you unconditionally and I wish you more happiness with your life and healthy family 😊

I suffer from depression and have been feeling quite melancholy during this covid lockdown. It's cool to hear someone who is so positive about life despite having challenges. I wish I had that spirit. 🖒

Great story man. You have been through a lot. And Tiffany is a great girl.

I was para but after years I recovered also watching your vids helped

I am a woman and I can tell you that neither of you are stupid. Love wins out. You guys have a gorgeous baby and what appears to be a nice and happy life.

Yes having love in your life is what matters most. So glad that life is very good for you and your family. You're a true inspiration !

You're life is so inspiring. You definitely have a great reason in life to live happy and strong. Keep it going.

I appreciate you being real Brian. Most RU-vidrs make it seem so easy and let's be real, anyone with a spinal cord injury has to do work physically and mentally just to get by. I have followed you for 2 1/2 years now and all your content has helped me greatly, so thanks bro!

Your positivity and outlook in life is great! Definitely a go getter! It puts a smile on my face seeing you achieving everything you did and especially your little girl. All the best!

Great videos!!! Thank you for sharing the hard things. I'm T12 complete para from a car accident at 17 yrs old. I've been in a chair for 35 years, married for 30 year, adopted 4 children and have 2 Grandkids. Life can be rough but there's so much good out there!

I'm a T1 para/tri since 9-30-17. 5 years. I've been watching you for a couple years now. You're an inspiration. You cover pretty much everything. Thanks for keeping it fuggn real. You seem to stay extremely positive through everything. It took me a couple years to get out of the angry stage where i hated that I'd never do so many things again, instead of being happy I got to rage for almost 30 years from coast to coast.

Never break No Contact is so strongly advised out there but wow this is one of those rare cases that I'm so glad you both did.

You really need to write a book, I admire your grit. I was in a car accident in 2019 and I still have not mentally recovered from it and I am not even paralyzed...(many broken bones though and can't walk without aids) I wish I did not have mental blocks preventing me from achieving my dreams and goals

My nursing clinical class online introduced me to your channel as we were on the discussion of bowel management for clients with spinal injuries, and I'm so glad I've come across your channel because your videos and mindset are very inspiring and motivating! thank you for continuing to spread kindness and sharing your life!

Just discovered your channel and I love yea already! Great work!

Respect. Don’t blame yourself for that break up. You were programmed by your family growing up. It wasn’t even your choice. You are lucky that your woman is an incredible person who understood you. Happy for you ❤️

You should be extremely proud of yourself, really. Many people would've just wished to be dead. You made the best of a horrible situation. You're thriving and you've been blessed because you're a fighter. God bless you and your wife...oh, the the little one too! Keep thriving and loving life. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

Iam Indian my injury d12. I like your mind power because you r a hero

I’ve been watching your videos for a while. My injury happened in 2015 during a foot surgery. I was 14. Your videos have helped a lot. Thank you.

I'm glad you managed to get through your past and do good things through RU-vid. I'm also glad that you made up with who is now your wife.

Great to see you again Brian! Also sharing what your life was and how it is today. Its pretty obvious you and your wife are meant to be together. Beautiful story, thank you. Btw, I cannot get over how big your daughter has grown. She's so sweet❤

Your mentality is so inspiring. Relationships are hard and im so glad it worked out for you guys dispite the misfortune you encountered. Your an inspiration bro and I hope so many people see your attitude towards life and appreciate what they have.

Hey there happy valentine's day to you, and your wife, and daughter, thank you for sharing your testimony you already answer some of my questions. I can see you are a good man. So for just blessing me with your life, I'll say PRAISE GOD, and may HE continually blessed you, and your family.

It love ❤️ and care! Amazing Family!

Greetings from Ireland. Tiffany is one fine woman, and you sir are a lucky man ☘️ To show that level of devotion after a split and an accident is very rare. As tragic as the accident was the silver lining is it made you realise what you had with her. You hit the jackpot mate.

Brian I enjoy watching your videos. I too am a paraplegic T9 motorcycle accident actually a dirt bike when I was 13. I have been in a chair now for 49 years and I wouldn't be the person I am or be able to do what I do if I did not have God in my life. I too am an outdoors person but I go even farther, hunting, fishing outdoorsy type of person. I'm able to ride an ATV, side by side you name it drive my F-150 to work everyday but once again I give God the glory everyday every night I say a prayer so I can face tomorrow. God is good.

Great to see you again. Missed you and your warmth and openness. You are necessary in the world.

This video struck such a personal cord with my situation and especially with the fact that my accident and my injury has without question made me a far better version of myself and because of that my life is so much happy. Thank you for making this video and putting it out there. Sending love and prayers to you and yours 👏💜👍🙏🤗♿️

Thanks for the transparency! Paralyzed after 5 strokes. Hoping to walk again.

It's so good to hear that things are going well, and to see that your beautiful daughter is doing well. I hope you've found a home that works for you since last year!

I just discovered your 9 year old video in my timeline. You're an inspiration

I happened to get recommended with your video today, I feel so glad that you’ve overcome so many difficulties and hard times and having a good life now. Yeah, life is not easy and we may always have this or that kind of problems. However, with the positivity and strong mind, I believe you and your family will be better and better after solving different problems

thank you for sharing, and thank you for being a hero to everyone who sees your videos. You are an inspiring, confident, and truthful person who people instantly like.

YOU RE HERO OF LIFE

Wishing continued blessings for you and your beautiful family!

You are brave person and your story is inspirational !!! God bless you & your family !!!!! Your strengths make you a respectable person

I don't know how I stumbled upon ur vids but I found myself watching several. I'm not part of the paralyzed community at all but I can't help but think how awesome and educational ur channel is for those that need it. No topics are off limits and ur candor and honesty is heartwarming. Ur doing an awesome job in extending a helping hand.....wish you and ur family ALL THE BEST!! 👍🏾🙏🏾💛

You are so lucky to be, alive. That helmet saves your life. You are medical miracles. God was with me that day.

Brian as a recent amputee I wanted you to know how much your explination meant to me about how your feelings will "prioritize" about how you think and feel about those you share life with, I personally hear and understand what you are saying, and I wanted to let you know it was a prefect explination. Gene

I started to watch your videos a month ago. Really you are inspiring. And I think you should be given Nobel for your heart. ♥️♥️

1 of your videos came up under recommendations. It's nice to see your positive attitude & sharing your life/story with us. Thank you for the videos & hopefully we will see more.

Hope you guys are doing well, god bless ur family!

Congratulations! You made that change possible... Happy for you and your family !

I came across one of your videos and was interested.... after watching it I checked out the channel to see if there were any recent videos, because I saw one that was posted years ago, and wanted to check him out. You have an amazing life and I am interested to learn more about how you go about your day. I am glad that you get to have a family :) :)

Great story! Good luck on the house build!

You are a true inspiration to so many I wish you all the happiness and success in the world hope your all keeping safe and well

Really great to see this video. You have a great family and it's beautiful that your love is strong and real. No one is dumb, at all. And you are a fine wine, looking more handsome than ever. Wishing you guys always the best.

Love all your videos man, they really helped me back in the early days and I really appreciate that. Always love it when you release new vids. Great to follow your journey ❤️

I love your story, thanks for sharing!

I'm a quadriplegic from playing football. I've started a podcast and wanted to see if you can share your journey of overcoming adversity. Thanks and hope to hear from you soon. Have a blessed day. James Perdue Ed.D. Professor of Perseverance

Happy Valentine's day Brian, Tiffany, and Ellie? Pleasantly surprised to find this new post! You know what Brian? We never know what life is going to send our way. How we handle it is the true testament of our character. Looking at the before accident of you & Tiff, I see a really cute couple who just "looked right". Even though it was because of tragedy the relationship was solidified. Now look at your life, marriage and family that many don't get to realize. This was fitting for this day! You better had gotten Tiffany and Ellie something nice. Remember, you are Ellie's first Valentine, who all other men will be judged by? Set the bar ridiculous? Looking forward to the next post.

For every man there is a good woman that makes him better. High five to Tiffany for giving you a second maybe a third chance

I don't know if you remember talking to me but thanks for your help when we talked over the phone

Bro thanks for the story!

Great video and thanks for sharing

Great history!!

Good day.Very good video. I have been in a stroller for 10 years. I live in another country. If you repeated in the text what you say, for those who do not know English well.

Goodluck to you and your family

Thanks for sharing your life with us Brian. So happy that it's all worked out so well for you all. Stay safe and well.

I met with an accident n my spine got damage n ribs too , I was in icu for a month and my dad landed from ship for me n he came n in 16 days he got corona n he got expired I'm really going in difficult time we dnt have any support 😔😭😭

may happiness be always in your favor

You kept it real💯❤️

Thanks for this!

LOVE YOU YOURE SO GOOD

I just started talking to a guy who is very closed off from dating. He has been paralyzed since he was 16 he is now 41. I think the biggest insecurities he has is being Intimate with me. He thinks I’m just going to just up and leave him because we can’t have sex. I’ve been trying to get him to look into different products we could use. No matter how much I’m there for him he just doesn’t feel like I’m being honest with him. Not sure what I can do or say to him to let him know I do care about him.

Hi sir bryan. im so inspired to you . im from philippines . I like you sir and Love you ❤️❤️❤️

I love cars too, I have cerebral palsy I use a walker and wheelchair I’m 31, I’m learning how to drive, it’s hard for me because of my cerebral palsy, do you still want a Tesla? I do, I want a refresh model S, do you like hocking loogies? I do it’s a guy thing lol! You inspire me so much!!

Hello sir, what are you injured for? and which part of the spine is broken?

You have overcome so much. You are really strong!! And you have a beautiful family. Are you a lawyer as well?

So now you are a teacher. If I were a parent I would want my kids and all teens to see your series. Particularly this episode. I was born in ‘52 so parenting is not going to happen to me now.

I have so much respect and admiration for you. You have done so much for me and, I’m sure, everyone who become paralysed and those that love and care for them. I’m just at a loss for what to say which is unusual given I’m a Trial Attorney and a Writer. If there is anything I can do for you I hope, through RU-vid or Google can find a way to put us in touch. I became paralysed from Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. At 25 I was having a lot of sex that included that kind of love and lovemaking that you spoke of. I never thought I’d not have the physical lovemaking. At 70, though Wheelchair bound, I was still having physical sex and actually had a baby boy. Now, at 73, the physical part is gone but I’m fortunate enough to be married to a 29 year old beauty who is working on a Doctorate. She is quite special and I didn’t realise how special until I stumbled across your videos. I no longer feel sorry for myself. Depressed, absolutely but she helps there too. Thank you, Thank you.

Thanks for sharing your life. You are a jewel as is your wife. Perhaps one day she will be in front of the camera by your side.

Nice Integra I am trying to save for the 94 Gsr one

Y u r not going for epidural stimulation treatment . This treatment is best for spine injured patient .

In one of your videos you mentioned you bought an used Ferticare - where did you look for the used ones? Thanks

Will you make a vlog Brian?

I dont think people should marry young personally..your 20s are still your years to find yourself and get to know yourself. Around late 30s is when you start to think about all that

Hey brian, I'm trying to get a suggestion on getting a new mattress. I have a hospital bed right now but I want a traditional bed. We have the same injury level and I was just wondering what you suggest?

Hey buddy, hopefully your doing well

I’m paralyzed bro from the nipple down I was 15 when it happened I’m 20 now any advice?

I was born paralyzed from the waist down, Spina Bifida, I'm having issues with weight around stomach, hips and I've been bed bound for years due to multiple things. I have RA, and its hard for me to do certain diets, exercise. How do you stay fit?

I love you man

We have alot I'm common in sci over 30 plus years no body tell me how to go on living it was hard but God see me true I get married 2018 my wife want a child that wat I was sad about but I give me hope and I going to take ur advice sorry I didn't see it video much earlier thanks I really would like to email u

Has there been any incremental improvement?

So I have a big question, let me frame it first.. So October will be 5 years for me and my girlfriend has been in a pretty serious depression since so sex has been in her mind "pointless". Dude I'm having a really rough time with it and in your sex after a spinal cord injury you said exactly how I've always felt even before the accident. A lot of sex is really emotional and guys are very visual. At this point she won't let me see her without her clothes on. So my question is would your wife be willing to talk to her for me a little bit? Email, text, phone or anything that you guys are comfortable with... I'm at a crossroads brother and I'm already a man driven by emotions. Probably more than most.. Let me know what you think and I will send you my contact information if it can happen.. Thanks for what you do it takes courage to make these videos

Thumbs up .

~ 2021 March 25 ~

Do you have a relative by the name of Terry Kinney, actor?

I got shot . S2 - S3 any advice 😔

You're handsome.