'Been 10 years since I've stood on my feet': Paralysed woman 'walks' again

In a heartwarming and inspiring turn of events, New Jersey-based influencer Jessica Tawil has achieved a long-held dream of standing and walking again after being paralysed from the waist down for over a decade. With the help of advanced mobility technology, Jessica took her first steps in 10 years, capturing the emotions of millions online.

In her viral video shared by @jesstawil, titled "It's been 10 years since I've stood on my two feet… Watch my dream come true," Jessica can be seen taking her first steps with the help of advanced mobility technology. Overcome with emotion, she exclaimed, "Oh my god!!" and later added, "This is so much fun. I'm walking." The video captures her raw emotions, from disbelief and joy to laughter and tears.

Jessica's journey began after a tragic car accident on November 15, 2014, which left her paralysed. Despite the challenges she faced, Jessica remained determined and positive, inspiring thousands with her content about life with a disability. Her latest achievement is a testament to her strength and resilience.

As Jessica continued walking, she shared, "In this moment, I felt alive — like I was reconnecting with the version of myself I thought I'd lost after the accident." Her happiness was palpable, and her joy was infectious.

The video has inspired thousands, with many praising her strength and the power of modern innovation.

“Seeing you walk again after all these years is beyond inspiring. You’re a real fighter hbb!,” a comment read. Another user wrote, “the things we take for granted, so happy for her.”

A third reacted, “Your routine is someone else’s miracle.”