No one thought she could shine without legs. But she beat the odds, set a world record, found love, and made doubters think twice. Kanya Sesser is 31 now. Born and then abandoned, she was adopted at 5.
At 5, Kanya was taken in by an American family with two sons. She was their only girl. She calls her childhood self a “wild child.”
Even with no legs, Kanya was social. She made friends fast, was active near home, and joined the cheerleading squad in high school. She modeled well and even acted in shows like Babylon and The Walking Dead. Surprised?
The 31-year-old holds the record for the longest skateboard handstand.
“Remember, you’re not alone in feeling unsure. No one’s perfect. We all have doubts.”
Kanya Sesser shows that grit and bounce-back power can smash barriers and reach for the stars. Her story tells us all that struggles are real, but facing them can bring huge wins.