Freefall out now
At the age of 22, Brad, a notoriously out-going and gregarious person, was celebrating a belated birthday present; a thrill-seeking tandem skydive. In what can only be described as a ‘freak accident’, Brad and his instructor’s parachute failed to open properly – not once…but twice. The reserve chute got tangled in the first. With both parachutes failing they circled furiously in the air like two rag dolls in a treacherous vortex, plunging 15,000 feet to the ground at 80kmph.
What are the odds of surviving a freefall from a plane 15,000 feet in the air? That is the equivalent of free falling from half of Everest.
Well… they did survive – only just; but not without trauma and injury; both physical and mental. A broken spine and torn neck were Brad’s physical scars; severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were his unseen scars.
Brad went from a fun-loving, carefree young man to an introverted recluse, silently battling the dark throes of physical pain and deep emotional scarring.
With a deep dose of family love and intense personal counselling Brad slowly fought back to reclaim a ‘new life’. A life that wasn’t like the old one, for that had died with the accident, but nevertheless a new life with a new perspective. This book details how Brad was able to transform his life after tragedy.
“If you need a story to inspire and motivate you to get up and live life to the full, this is it. An absolutely incredible read!”
— Christian Hull, comedian and online icon
“Brad's story is an amazing example of somebody who was able to take a literal 'worst case scenario' and turn it into a transformative experience. Bravo!”
— Ash London, radio and TV personality
About Brad
Brad Guy is a content creator, mental health advocate and motivational speaker.
Brad doesn’t just have an amazing story of survival, he is a dynamic and authentic public speaker who fiercely advocates for mental health awareness. He speaks to groups from all different walks of life on the topics of: re-entering life after trauma, self-acceptance through to self-expression, LGBTQ identity in a modern world and thoughtful communication. He is an educator on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and rehabilitation, with a passion for showing others how they too can achieve their dreams.
