Jude’s Story

My name is Judeland. I would like to share his story with you which happened during the Civil War in Sri Lanka on September 24^th, 1996. My family and I will never forget that day. It was the night of September 23^rd, 1996, there was a fight in the village. Thinking it too dangerous to leave during the night, we stayed until morning. Once daylight broke, we decided we had to make a run for safety. I jumped on my bicycle and peddled fast down the road, hearing a strange noise, getting close and closer behind me. The next thing I knew a bomb had exploded; a piece hit me in the lower back – I was in shock! I tried to move but the pain was terrible. I couldn’t move my legs.

This war gave me a new name: Paraplegic T12.

It’s been 21 years since my accident, there were times at the start where I wanted to end my life but I’m so glad I didn’t! These days 24 hours isn’t even enough for me to do the things I want to do, so many goals to achieve, love waking up and going for it. Time is always the best medicine who ever thought I would enjoy being the odd one out! I am in a wheelchair, but with a determination to never to give up my dream of living a full life, with all its challenges. I currently play AFL wheelchair footy for Richmond.

I have been working with Margie from Celebrating abilities for the last 2 and a half years ago. with great success. I love the studio and Margie as she keeps me on my toes. celebrating abilities has changed my life and improved my physical stability – Margie works with my mind and helps me with clear communications and understand me more. I have gained peace of mind and calmness and Trusting myself with my abilities

Celebrating abilities studio gives me peace and resets my life and brings me back on track it is my balance place and find out more about myself and bring in my inner spirit. Peace of mind beyond words.