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He’s Been Locked In This Machine For 70 Years Grab a tissue and prepare to be shocked

Despite the challenges he faced, Alexander 786, or Paul as he preferred to be called, lived a life that defied all odds. From the moment he was diagnosed with polio at a young age, he was determined to prove that nothing could hold him back. Despite spending 18 months in an iron lung to recover from the virus, he never gave up on his dreams and aspirations.

Throughout his life, Paul was met with skepticism and doubt from others, but he refused to accept any limitations on what he could achieve. With the support of his therapist and his own unwavering determination, he learned to breathe without the iron lung for short periods, and this marked a turning point in his life. He gradually gained more independence and began to pursue his education. Read the full story here ▶