There are times where life will test you, and push you to your absolute limit. These moments will either make you or break you, and truly show your character to the world. This was the case when it came to Benjamin, better known as Ben, Aman.

He’s a member of the men’s National Sitting Volleyball team. He joined in 2012, and became a Paralympian in the Rio 2016 games. Ben has an impressive career thus far, with having participated in Zonal Championships, 2 World Championships, and Intercontinental. Although this story is already inspiring, and pretty much awesome, there is so much more to Ben’s story.

In 2017, Ben was involved in a terrible motorcycle accident. This accident not only gave him intense road rash, but fractured his skull, broke his eye socket, and left him with a severe TBI. The accident was so intense, a piece of his skull was removed to help relieve pressure in his brain. Now pause. Think. Reflect. A professional athlete, all within seconds, life was changed forever.

Because of this Ben was out of the game for a year. Working on recovery, a strong wife by his side, and faith greater than a mustard seed, he was determined to remain in the game. At first, the road was rocky. Unable to communicate, seizure prone, and sensitive to light as well as sound, Ben not only had a fight ahead of him, but a determination to get back on that court.

Little by little he made, and is still, making strides. He is learning how to maneuver his new normal. He learned what triggers a head ache or seizure, and when he needs to take a break. He learned how to be more in tune with his body, and focus more on the details of not only his play, but his teammates, and the game. Speech is finally starting to make its way back, and he can piece together what he is trying to convey. When he is asked what his favorite quote or bible verse is, he responded: “So that we confidently say, The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?”

Ben is an inspiration not only to his family, but to the world around him, especially to us at Limitless People. Not only did he fight the battles that life threw at him, but he has shown that if you want something bad enough, there is no stopping you.

We want to give a BIG thank you to Ben for letting us share just a little part of his big journey, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.

Follow Ben and his journey on instagram: @Ben_aman10