General Nadia has phocomelia syndrome

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Nadia Lauricella, 26, from Sicily, has phocomelia syndrome. The rare condition causes malformations of the limbs, resulting in the absence or extreme shortening of bones at birth.

Nadia was born without arms, missing part of her leg, and with a curved spine. She was “never bullied at school” but did encounter prejudice from strangers. However, Nadia was determined not to let her condition stop her from living her life to the fullest.

She discovered the benefits of motorbike therapy for disabled people after watching a YouTube video showing riders with a range of abilities - and she has confidence now, despite the odds being stacked against her.
 

Lennybishop

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Nov 17, 2023
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I'll hand it to her. She has overcome a lot.
I am not gonna lie. I would give her a spin. She probably couldn't handle it though.
Afterwards I would take her to Goodwill. I heard she likes second hand stores.
 

IschKabibble

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Good for her. Motorcycle therapy is questionable though. That wouldn't fly in the States.
 

kvr28

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Nov 22, 2015
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I'll hand it to her. She has overcome a lot.
I am not gonna lie. I would give her a spin. She probably couldn't handle it though.
Afterwards I would take her to Goodwill. I heard she likes second hand stores.
Jesus H Christ
 

CasketCaseZombie

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Aug 13, 2024
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She's stronger than I would be in that situation
Ditto. However, I think being born to disability is totally different thing than being born without and then having to adapt. My brother got fucked up in a wreck 4.5 years ago and had to have a bunch of surgeries and shit. He’s regained probably 80% of his mobility and has a permanent limp from having his ankle fused. He was always somewhat irascible, now he’s just bitter and damn near impossible to be around because he’s not like he used to be.