The article doesn't just focus on Nichols' paralysis, it focuses on what he accomplished because of the paralysis. Her successes as an athlete since 2004, traveling and moving schools to help her improve are truly inspiring. After tragic events, such as killing her brother or breaking her shoulder, the reader can tell that she is a warrior. Her skills as an athlete are at the heart of this story and are what drives audiences to continue reading about this beautiful woman. Nowhere in this article was there a moment where the tone or feeling was that he couldn't do something because of his disability, but it was positive and Nichols felt like he needed to keep trying and show off his independent abilities. The final quote of the article summarizes how his ability was much greater than his disability. It reads as follows: “I know that other young women need to see me be my best self,” she said. “When I struggle with self-doubt and feel like I can't move forward, I know there are people out there who need me to do so. This is it
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