How does Nick feel about the nature of challenges in our lives?
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It came as a shock to my parents when their first kid was born without limbs. The doctors had no explanation for it and till date, it's a mystery. They call it phocomelia, which means being born without limbs. I was six years old when I first realised I was different, but my parents always loved and encouraged me.
I grew up in Melbourne, Australia and attended a mainstream school where I was bullied for not having any arms or legs. This led to depression at one stage, when I was 10, and I tried to end my life, but because of the love of my family, I decided not to.
My parents helped me be thankful for what I have, to do my best and to trust God with the rest. I realise now though, that miracles can happen even from broken pieces, because God loves us and has a greater plan for our lives.