Alvin Law – Born Without Arms, Challenging Boundaries

"Send us a text about this episode!"Alvin Law joins A Resilience Project to share a most remarkable stories of human resilience. Born without arms as a direct result of the Thalidomide drug scandal of the early 1960s — Alvin was placed in foster care at just five days old.Through the unwavering dedication of his adoptive parents, Alvin learned to use his feet as hands — a testament to what becomes possible when we refuse to be defined by our limitations. During his teen years, Alvin discovered a passion for music, joining the school band and mastering the trombone, drums, and piano. He became an award-winning musician and graduated from high school with honours.Alvin's message is one his adoptive parents instilled in him from the very beginning: don't just survive — exceed expectations. In this powerful conversation, Alvin invites us to look beyond what we think is possible and to challenge the boundaries we place on ourselves and others.You'll find The PULSE Community Podcasts at: https://thepulsecommunity.caCindy Thompson's website: https://cindythompsoncounselling.caEpisode Sponsor: Tablet Pharmacy — https://tabletpharmacy.ca/You'll find all episodes of The PULSE Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, TikTok, YouTube, and ThePulseCommunity.caCheck out Skookum Kid's Stories on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, and YouTube.Sign up for our weekly newsletter of new podcast releases and contests: https://bit.ly/PulseNewsletterSignup"Like, Share & Listen!"#AlvinLaw #ResilienceProject #VancouverIsland #Thalidomide #MentalHealth #ParksvilleQualicum #ThePulseCommunityPodcast #CindyThompsonSupport the show