@ana_novo: I didn’t know that morning my sixteen-year-old brother’s life would change forever. I didn’t know that the boy who loved football, ran without a second thought and had his whole future ahead of him would suddenly struggle to walk, speak, see or even move. For months, we lived with fear and uncertainty. I watched Joel fight battles no sixteen-year-old should ever have to face. I watched him lose his independence, and there were so many moments when I wondered if we would ever see him walk again. But Joel never stopped fighting. Then, on 15 July 2026, after months of being unable to walk, he stood up. And he took a step. Then another. I saw him walking three days later, on 18 July, and I couldn't hold back my tears. I wasn't just watching my little brother walk—I was watching hope come back into our lives. I know our journey isn't over. Recovery isn't always straightforward, and there may be setbacks. But those first steps reminded us that progress is possible, even when hope feels impossible. Joel isn't his diagnosis. He is my little brother. He is a fighter. He is sixteen, and he still has a whole future ahead of him. Those weren't just steps. They were courage. They were resilience. They were hope. And I will never take them for granted again. #CapCut #sister #fndawareness #FND

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Monday 17 August 2026 15:27:21 GMT