When I asked whether I'd be able to walk again, they told me they would assess me in 18 months. It was really scary when they said it.

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I remember one of the first things I said was 'I'm a paraplegic.' I don't know why. It just came out. But I had everything diagnosed. I don't watch 'ER' for nothing.

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Since I was a child, I have been asking for a horse for my birthday. When I hit 40, I kind of realized no one was going to get me one, so I got one for myself. Of course I'm going to ride again.

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On Sept. 1, I walked unassisted on my own. It was such an exciting day.

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I felt him scrambling. I fell backwards, and when I hit the rocks I felt my back break, like a pop, and my legs went numb.

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