Ten years after a chiropractic visit changed his life forever, the father of Jonathan Buckelew is opening up about what daily life looks like for his son today. In October 2015, then 24-year-old Jonathan became disoriented and unresponsive during an appointment and was rushed to a nearby hospital in Georgia. Sadly, doctors did not immediately realize that he had suffered a stroke, and after critical hours passed without proper treatment, Jonathan developed a rare condition known as locked-in syndrome.
Locked-in syndrome leaves a person fully conscious but unable to move or speak, except through small eye movements or blinking. Jonathan’s father, Jack, continues to help care for him alongside nurses who provide around-the-clock support. Despite the challenges, Jack says his son remains strong-willed and determined. “He wants to do things and go places,” Jack shared, adding that his resilience continues to inspire their family every day.....