An Andhra techie now leads a UK team from his hospital-style bed. A Vijayawada movie trip had made him paralysed at age of 18
In a moving story shared by Humans of Bombay, Ramya Krishna recounts her brother's life-altering accident in 2012, which left him paralyzed. Despite the initial devastation and physical limitations, he discovered a path to purpose through technology. Learning Java and freelancing, he secured a job with a UK-based startup in 2020 and now leads their mobile development team.
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Sometimes, life takes a sharp, unexpected turn, the kind that no one can ever prepare for. One such story, recently shared on Humans of Bombay , is that of Ramya Krishna's brother — a man who lost almost everything at 18, but found strength, purpose, and a renewed sense of self in the face of unimaginable adversity.It all began on a rainy night in November 2012, in Vijayawada. Ramya's brother, then just 18, had gone out for a movie with friends. But when the tickets were sold out, they decided to return home. On the way back, the slippery roads betrayed them. Their bike skidded, and while his friend got up, Ramya's brother couldn't. His words still echo in her memory: 'Kuch mehsoos nahi ho raha.'That one moment changed everything. The family received a call around midnight. 'Bhaiya ka accident hua hai,' her father said, his face pale with fear. What followed was a blur, frantic hospital visits, surgeries, and second opinions. Despite no visible injuries, the diagnosis was devastating: a spinal cord injury that left him paralysed from the neck down.In the months that followed, their lives revolved around hospitals, rehab centres, and moments of silent grief. Ramya recalls how her brother, though mostly quiet, would sometimes break down in frustration. But a turning point came in 2014, when a family friend from the US gifted him a device called a mouthstick, a tool that allowed him to move a computer cursor using only head movements.That one simple piece of technology became his gateway back into the world. He began watching YouTube, exploring tech, and learning. In 2015, he found a tutor and started learning Java. By 2017, he had started freelancing. And in 2020, he landed his first job with a UK-based startup.Today, he leads the mobile development team at the same company, all from a hospital-style bed. He still can't sit for long, tires easily, and lives with constant physical limitations. But he shows up every day, driven by grit and quiet determination. His words, 'Main kar sakta hoon', became not just a personal mantra but a beacon of hope for everyone around him.Netizens were deeply moved by the story, flooding the comments section with admiration and support. Many called it a powerful source of motivation, while others expressed how the story offered hope and strength to those facing tough times. Messages poured in, filled with prayers, love, and encouragement—proof that his resilience had touched hearts far beyond his immediate circle.As Ramya beautifully summed it up, 'Jab tak tum mei himmat hai, tab tak tumhe koi nahi rok sakta (Nobody can stop you as long as you have courage).'
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In a moving story shared by Humans of Bombay, Ramya Krishna recounts her brother's life-altering accident in 2012, which left him paralyzed. Despite the initial devastation and physical limitations, he discovered a path to purpose through technology. Learning Java and freelancing, he secured a job with a UK-based startup in 2020 and now leads their mobile development team. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Netizens react Sometimes, life takes a sharp, unexpected turn, the kind that no one can ever prepare for. One such story, recently shared on Humans of Bombay , is that of Ramya Krishna's brother — a man who lost almost everything at 18, but found strength, purpose, and a renewed sense of self in the face of unimaginable all began on a rainy night in November 2012, in Vijayawada. Ramya's brother, then just 18, had gone out for a movie with friends. But when the tickets were sold out, they decided to return home. On the way back, the slippery roads betrayed them. Their bike skidded, and while his friend got up, Ramya's brother couldn't. His words still echo in her memory: 'Kuch mehsoos nahi ho raha.'That one moment changed everything. The family received a call around midnight. 'Bhaiya ka accident hua hai,' her father said, his face pale with fear. What followed was a blur, frantic hospital visits, surgeries, and second opinions. Despite no visible injuries, the diagnosis was devastating: a spinal cord injury that left him paralysed from the neck the months that followed, their lives revolved around hospitals, rehab centres, and moments of silent grief. Ramya recalls how her brother, though mostly quiet, would sometimes break down in frustration. But a turning point came in 2014, when a family friend from the US gifted him a device called a mouthstick, a tool that allowed him to move a computer cursor using only head one simple piece of technology became his gateway back into the world. He began watching YouTube, exploring tech, and learning. In 2015, he found a tutor and started learning Java. By 2017, he had started freelancing. And in 2020, he landed his first job with a UK-based he leads the mobile development team at the same company, all from a hospital-style bed. He still can't sit for long, tires easily, and lives with constant physical limitations. But he shows up every day, driven by grit and quiet determination. His words, 'Main kar sakta hoon', became not just a personal mantra but a beacon of hope for everyone around were deeply moved by the story, flooding the comments section with admiration and support. Many called it a powerful source of motivation, while others expressed how the story offered hope and strength to those facing tough times. Messages poured in, filled with prayers, love, and encouragement—proof that his resilience had touched hearts far beyond his immediate Ramya beautifully summed it up, 'Jab tak tum mei himmat hai, tab tak tumhe koi nahi rok sakta (Nobody can stop you as long as you have courage).'
