Today's story is one that’s equal parts confronting and inspiring. Meet Bret - a bloke who’s been through something so rare and extreme that most of us can’t even begin to wrap our heads around it.

Bret was hit with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a condition where your immune system turns on you, attacking your peripheral nerves. It’s as scary as it sounds. For someone as active and healthy as Bret, the sudden loss of control over his own body was beyond terrifying. Imagine going from your everyday life to being hospitalised multiple times while doctors try to solve the mystery of what’s happening inside you.

His symptoms hit hard. He lost the use of his arms and legs, and felt as if he was burning from the inside out, something I'd sure never raise my hand to endure. When the GBS diagnosis finally came, it was the start of a long, grueling road to recovery.

Bret had to literally retrain his brain to use his body again. Think about that for a moment... learning to hold a cup, to move your limbs, to function in ways we all take for granted. It’s a level of resilience and determination that’s hard to fathom.

And here’s where the story gets beautifully human. With the unwavering support of his wife Lisa and his loved ones. Today, Bret is back at work full-time, continuing his recovery journey, and proving just how much grit the human spirit can muster when faced with the unthinkable.

This one’s a powerful reminder of how tough we can be, even when life throws us the hardest punches.

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