Jessica Tawil, a Lebanese-American social media influencer who was paralyzed in a tragic car accident nearly ten years ago, has taken her first steps with the help of advanced robotic technology, an emotional moment she shared with the world.
Tawil, a resident of New Jersey, has spent the last decade disabled and in a wheelchair. In new videos, she is seen not only standing but walking with the aid of a robotic device. Her reaction to walking for the first time in 10 years was one of pure joy.
She shared the powerful videos on her Instagram account, where they quickly went viral. The footage resonated deeply with users across the globe.
Viewers sent an outpouring of well wishes to Tawil while also reflecting on their own lives, expressing gratitude for their own ability to stand, walk, and run.
Jessica Tawil’s life changed in 2015 when she was just 16 years old. Following a dispute with friends at a party, a devastating car crash occurred, resulting in a severe spinal cord injury that left her unable to walk for the past decade.
