Imagine receiving a devastating illness, and suddenly, you’re unable to control your body or communicate with your loved ones. They have no idea what’s going on inside your head, and as far as they can tell, there might not be anything happening in there. But if you are fully conscious, every day feels like an absolute nightmare.
That’s what happened to Martin Pistorius, a man from South Africa who spent a decade unable to communicate with his loved ones after losing control of his body. One day, however, a researcher finally discovered how to get through to him, and ever since, he’s been able to tell his story.
