'I crashed car on A-level results day and became paralysed – it helped me find purpose'

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Loose Women.Despite her “wild” and “rebellious” side having ended her up with life-changing injuries, the strong willed presenter decided to take life by the reins and has done it her own way.After penning a book about the highs and lows of her life, called Driving Forwards, Sophie spoke exclusively to the Daily Star about what her life has been like since the crash.She said: “Before the crash I’d planned to be a lawyer and after the crash that all changed.“I just wanted to do what I loved and do what made me happy, find meaning for my life and that certainly was not a straightforward mission but I definitely kept my values and whatever I did, I felt fulfilled.“The most difficult part of finding purpose after the crash really was the fact that I’ve had so many things to fight against that I think that the things I would’ve done in my life would have been quite different if I didn’t have a mission to change people’s perception.“I was so frustrated with the way I was being treated by others and so that led me into activism and advocacy in a way that I didn’t really anticipate and that became my purpose."She continued: “I don’t necessarily think that’s always healthy to be fighting for inclusion and fighting for acceptance all the time it’s quite exhausting and often I’ve felt I’d rather spend my time painting.“But this is the work I’m doing and I’m very proud of it.“The one thing that will always tell you that you are doing what you meant to do, you just feel in the morning that you want to go and do what you’re doing- you’re on the right track.”The host has set out to change the stereotype of those with a physical disability, and it’s safe to say her hard work is paying off.Sophie feels immensely proud of the fact she is.