A man abandoned at an orphanage after he was born with one limb due to Chernobyl radiation said he is living his "dream life" - and loves proving people wrong.
Doctors told Tim his biological mother was exposed to high amounts of radiation following the nuclear accident in 1986, causing his disabilities.
Aged three, Tim was adopted by Virginia Mason, from Arlington, Illinois, who said she knew she wanted to be his mum as soon as she saw him.
Growing up, Tim said he had always imagined having the life he has now - living independently, going to the gym, and working full time.
He said he takes it as a challenge when people tell him he can't do something and loves to prove them wrong.
Doctors told Tim his biological mother was exposed to high amounts of radiation following the nuclear accident in 1986, causing his disabilities.
Aged three, Tim was adopted by Virginia Mason, from Arlington, Illinois, who said she knew she wanted to be his mum as soon as she saw him.
Growing up, Tim said he had always imagined having the life he has now - living independently, going to the gym, and working full time.
He said he takes it as a challenge when people tell him he can't do something and loves to prove them wrong.
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00:30Wait, why is that looking like a gymnastics move?
00:57You're eating the snow!
01:21Thank you!