Well… now you know what all the secrets was about! Tonight, my story—and nearly 26 years of lighting up my home in Napier—was shared with New Zealand on TV1. Being recognised as an ASB Good Sort and receiving a $10,000 award was something I genuinely never expected. I’m proud, shocked, grateful, and still trying to take it all in.

If you’re new here, welcome. You’re in the right place. This isn’t about fixing you. It’s not about pretending things are easy. And it’s definitely not about motivation hype. This space exists to help you create a life from possibility, not be defined by circumstances, situations, or conditions. You’ll see some great posts below, they’re simple on purpose. They’re here to help bring your attention back to what you do have influence over: your awareness, your focus, and the choices you make moment by moment. Take your time. Read what resonates. Leave what doesn’t. You don’t need to prove anything here. You already belong. Glad you’re walking this path with us.

This community is about creating a full life after spinal injury and refusing to let everyday challenges define or limit us. It’s a space for building stronger relationships, supporting physical and mental health, and reclaiming purpose and direction. Here, we focus on creating impact, for ourselves, for those around us, and by walking or wheeling alongside others on a similar path. This is brotherhood, growth, and leadership through lived experience. “Our own healing is in the service of those with the same pain.”— Wayne Forrest