Share experiences, pass on advice, and raise questions about the daily journey of being part of the paralysis community.
- By mikey · Posted 8:11 am
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- Hope is an interesting concept. It has been said that it springs eternal. What exactly is it? People use the term a lot without thinking about it. In my mind it is not that complicated initially, in that ...
- By mikey · New reply yesterday at 1:17 pm
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- For a long time, I have never been one who put a high priority on eating from a gratification stand point. Food in my mind was only meant to fuel the body. That being said, I have always had a relatively ...
- By SaraKudela · New reply yesterday at 7:50 am
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- Does anyone know of any resources that I can use to help my dad C4 Quad get back into the work force. Currently he is living in a Nursing Home in Cincinnati Ohio and just about the only thing he does ...
- By jennypooh · New reply yesterday at 7:38 am
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- Hi Everyone! I am wondering if there are any type of support groups out there for people who are with someone who is paralized. I really want to talk to some people who have been in my shoes, and to see ...
- By Nasrin · New reply November 26, 2008
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- I am a C-5 quad. I would like to get a job but I don't know what to do about I.C. every 2 or 3 hours. Any suggestions ...
- By mikey · New reply November 21, 2008
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- A couple of weeks ago I got a call from one of the many friendly debt collectors that constantly hound me. Usually, I just quickly hang up, but this time I decided to try to see if I could reason with ...
- By carole338 · New reply November 16, 2008
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- I seem to be at a standstill (pardon the pun) in my recovery progress, as much as it is. I know my condition is perminent but I have seen small advances. Now I lost most of my fervor for exercise and ...
- By BODDIE32 · Posted November 13, 2008
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- Hello Everyone, I had to get some things off my chest. I want to tell you stand up, get up and don't back down from a fight when it comes to your way of life! I was in a car accident on Oct. 21 like two ...
- By mikey · New reply November 12, 2008
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- I just crapped in my wheelchair. I already crapped today so I thought I was done for the day. But noooo. This was the mother of all dumps in terms of volume, messiness and smell. I hit the trifecta as ...
- By ddombr1332 · New reply November 12, 2008
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- Looking for some suggestions from anyone who has been sailing for multiple days at a time. I'm taking a trip with 19 others on a 85' sailboat soon. We crew, cook, etc. Nothing is accessible. (so what ...
- By quadfatherc4 · New reply November 6, 2008
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- today I witnessed history being made. I watched with a great swelling of pride as Barack Obama was nominated the first ever African-American president in American history. I understand that not everybody ...
- By quadfatherc4 · New reply November 6, 2008
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- I've been in a wheelchair for 10 years and I've spent many a night sitting out wishing for just one little random act of mercy here or there from God that would make my life a little easier but I have ...
- By professirx · New reply November 5, 2008
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- Men and Women of Steal That steal being what our wheelchairs are made out of for many of us using them in our lives everyday. Like Kal-El, he got his steal from living on Earth and his life was changed ...
- By quadfatherc4 · Posted November 5, 2008
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- for those of you who do not know there is a new website that has been developing over the last few years that is becoming a one-stop shop for disability resources. Disaboom.com is just another great way ...
- By mikey · New reply November 5, 2008
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- I would give it all, If I could for one more day: 1. Wake up without pain 2. Work out 3. Walk my former dog Rocky. 4. Dream about women 5. Walk bare foot in the grass 6. Take a nice shower 7. Pee into ...
- By TraceD · New reply November 3, 2008
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- Wife and I just returned from 8 days in Maui at the Hyatt. My first venture out since the C4 incomplete central cord in March 2008. First 2 days felt sad that this is my new life, handicapped. Still had ...
- By mikey · New reply November 3, 2008
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- Along with the challenges of confronting the daily grind of my paralytic existence, an issue that would not be readily apparent to the able bodied has been festering. The resolving of this issue is every ...
- By goldy24k · New reply November 3, 2008
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- There are many things I want to do befor I die. I want to get well and live a productive life. I want to get married, make love to my husband and have a kid. I'd like to be out in the comunity. Right ...
- By goldy24k · New reply October 28, 2008
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- Do any of you feel that you want a family of your own? I often think of having a husband and a baby but right now I can't even take care of my own needs. I'm waiting for mr. Right to come into my life ...
- By bruceofmaui · New reply October 24, 2008
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- Wheelchair accessible condo on Maui (with roll in shower) available for holiday rental this winter. This is our second wheelchair accessible condo on Maui. The second accessible condo is in the same complex ...
