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  • By greensmile · Posted May 31, 2009
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COURAGE

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  • By tmichaelroche · Posted November 17, 2009
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We all have something in our lives to inspire us.

Nina372
  • By Nina372 · Posted May 9, 2009
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  • We all have something in our lives to inspire us and sometimes I think we all need to take the time to recognize them to bring back the hope we feel for our day to day lives and not forget that even when ...

Best video of the week!!!!

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  • By Nina372 · Posted April 11, 2009
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God?

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  • By Twisted · Posted March 25, 2009
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AMAZING!!

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  • By Nina372 · Posted November 7, 2008
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I hope my storie inspires you. please post your storie.

Nina372
  • By Nina372 · Posted October 28, 2008
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I Am Not My Wheelchair

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  • By Reyality · Posted September 17, 2008
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I bought my first tricycle!

hangglide
  • By hangglide · Posted June 8, 2008
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Introspections 4

SirVab
  • By SirVab · Posted April 26, 2008
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Introspections 3

SirVab
  • By SirVab · Posted April 11, 2008
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pots/dysautonomia

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  • By Nina372 · Posted November 2, 2009
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The Power of Positive Thinking (I think I can)

angelbrd67
  • By angelbrd67 · Posted August 29, 2009
  • 1 recommendation
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Ethical concerns about SCI clinical trials

Rob_CDRF
  • By Rob_CDRF · Posted July 10, 2009
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Life

goldy24k
  • By goldy24k · Posted September 10, 2008
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Introspections 2

SirVab
  • By SirVab · Posted April 4, 2008
  • 1 recommendation
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My Intro

anadarwheels
  • By anadarwheels · Posted April 3, 2008
  • 1 recommendation
  • In 1960 Richard and Lorraine Beaudet had their first son, his name was William. He was the first of what would eventually be 4 children. He was not a remarkable child, he was average. His grades in school ...

breath

greensmile
  • By greensmile · Posted March 21, 2008
  • 1 recommendation
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Neuropathic pain

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  • By mmontague78 · Posted April 14, 2007
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1st Blog

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