I was blown up by a bomber and survived. Here’s how I kept on going
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I survive a horrible attack by a bomber. But that wasn't the end. I made sure it was a new beginning and didn't let my attacker win. Here's how I kept on going.
Whether getting blown up, surviving a car crash, or fighting a disease or illness, cheating or fending off death for another day changes your perspective on life. Without being too fatalistic or preachy, I, for one, take nothing for granted, and I cherish every moment I have on earth. Even those "mundane" and ordinary moments hanging out with my family and other loved ones I cherish. Paul Farley has over 32 years of service in the intelligence and policymaking world, including the last 16 years in CIA senior leadership positions.
Today, having recovered as well as I can from my initial injuries, but also living with metal hardware, screws and shrapnel in my body, and chronic nerve pain and missing muscle, and other orthopedic issues, I count myself as one of the luckiest people alive.