Doctors Said “Let Him Go.” Instead, He Built an Extraordinary Life | Ken Kunken

At age 20, Ken Kunken broke his neck making a routine tackle during a Cornell football game. Doctors told his family he probably wouldn’t survive the week — and if he did, he would spend the rest of his life in a nursing home.They even said: “If he were my son, I’d let him go.”But Ken refused to let that prediction define him.In this deeply moving episode of Against the Norm, Ken shares how he returned to Cornell University just months after becoming paralyzed, eventually became a successful trial attorney, found love, married, and became the father of triplet boys at age 54. This conversation is not just about overcoming adversity. It’s about purpose, resilience, family, identity, and refusing to let other people define what your life can become. Ken’s story is a powerful reminder that even when life changes in an instant, meaning, joy, and contribution are still possible.  We discuss: Surviving a catastrophic spinal cord injury  Depression, hope, and rebuilding identity  Returning to Cornell in a wheelchair before accessibility laws existed  Becoming a lawyer and helping others with disabilities  Marriage, fatherhood, and raising triplets  Why purpose matters at every stage of life  The mindset that kept him moving forward for over 50 years Ken’s Links📘 Memoir: I Dream of Things That Never Were🌐 Website: Kenneth Kunken's Website📸 Instagram: @ken.kunken▶️ YouTube: Ken Kunken YouTube Channel📘 Facebook: Ken Kunken Facebook PageContact us:   againstthenorm.net