There Was Time When Movement Seemed Impossible – Toyin Lawani Speaks On Struggle With Paralysis

Celebrity fashion designer, Toyin Lawani has opened up with her battle with paralysis.

However, she is determined to overcome the challenges.

Toyin stated this in a post via her Instagram page on Monday.

According to her, there were times when movement seemed impossible.

She wrote: “From paralysis to perseverance, while the pain can feel Everlasting, Quitting is worse. There was a time when movement seemed impossible, but each small step forward is a testament to my don’t give up spirit.

“Every lift, every stretch, every rep, Every smile comes with pain I never thought I’d endure and which you can never imagine, Yet, it’s in these moments that I find strength in perseverance and resilience.

“Progress may be slow, but it’s progress nonetheless. I’ll keep pushing through, even when it’s hard, because the alternative is unthinkable. Just A Pretty unstoppable Girl living with DDD.

“My neurosurgeon passed it off cause I know online adviser will soon start now. Still swollen here and there but What I can’t mess with is my spine, Minimum workouts ok and not too much heavy lifting and no sit ups

“When I think of the days I was bedridden for 6months I don’t want to go back there again. Good to be out of the body brace for a while. To anyone going through pain right now you have to fight it , don’t let it dictate your life to you , Show out and show up when you need to”.