The inspiring story of the boy with an upside-down head

The boy who lives with his head upside down shares his journey - trust in God

Claudio had to overcome many difficulties from the first moment of his life. When life seems chaotic and crazy, think of Claudio Vieira de Oliveira, a young Brazilian who defied the doctors’ predictions for over 40 years. They thought he would not live more than a day.

Claudio was born with arthrogryposis, which causes two or more joints to contract and his head to turn backwards down his back.

The doctors were sure that he would not live more than a day. One of the doctors, afraid that Claudio would die sooner, even baptized him. - Claudio said: “He was my godfather. He told me that I only had 24 hours to live, so he had to baptize me before I died.”

But Claudio survived and eventually learned to walk on his knees. He then trained and became a great acrobat. As a speaker, he inspired at many conferences and talks, actively participating in social initiatives. He even met Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis!

The fight for better days

Claudio said: “Although I have a slightly different body, but because of courage and will to fight for a better future, I have no limits.”

His shares are full of wisdom, not only because they represent a great testimony of faith throughout his life, but also because they show how he continues to move forward in life regardless of the collisions and difficulties he faces.

We will always encounter situations or events that seem contradictory and unclear. In such times, Claudius determines that the only thing that can increase our strength is to go with God, because He is the great guide of His children’s steps at all times and everywhere.

For us, when everything seems upside down there is only one thing necessary: trust in God.