Are there any others with disabilities here?

[dwayne1115]

I also had a sergry when i was a child that may have made it where I'm not able to be a daddy. That bugs me more then the problem with my eyes.

 

[Redsonga]

I've had a lot of operations on my legs . I still get frightened about having a baby with my tight muscles but I think that is a normal fear...

 

[dwayne1115]

yea from what i have heard from other ladys they fear there thighs i think.

I was a real sick baby and had i think two sergerys can't recall. I know i have a huge scar on my belly from one. They said it would go away in two weeks. 25 years latter its still here and hasn't gone anywhere.

I dont know if i like talking about all this it makes me real sad

 

[Mokeystar]

Wow... I never thought I'd live to see the day Mokeystar show up besides the annual wishing fuzzygobo a happy birthday, and vice-versa!

Well, if you let us know when your birthday is, I'll make sure that both fuzzygobo and I bend our rule of only posting once a year so we can stop by and wish you a happy birthday, too.

 

[fuzzygobo]

my baggage

I've had insulin-dependent diabetes since I was 21, and when I was first diagnosed with it it was so severe I nearly died from it.
For nearly 20 years I've been taking very good care of myself, and I am so grateful my eyes, kidneys, and feet (the three most vulnerable parts to a diabetic) are all still intact.

I've also had to deal with an alchoholic father, who has ruined his life and caused a lot of trouble for our family. But instead of being angry, I have finally been able to forgive him, and still pray at his age he can still face up to his demons, and someday be set free.

I have never used diabetes as a crutch, or an excuse for not wanting to do what I want with my life. I've learned to be positive, treat every day on this earth as a special gift not to be wasted, and grow closer to God. I'll be turning 40 very soon and I look forward to many more happy years to come.

Yes, even with all I had to go through, I'm still very happy with my life. ask Mokeystar, she'll be the first to tell you.

 

[Colbynfriends]

Hi, i just joined yesterday and i've been looking around and i never knew there was a thread for this.
i have MD (the kind they have the Telethons for), and i also has scoliosis (SP) basicily, it makes my spine curve. i use a wheelchair to get around.
i don't like to think of it as a disability. I sometimes think of it as an advantage, like if i was asked to race i can win (most of the time). i would also like to think that because i push myself, that i have good upper muscles.
but its just like kermit said, "its not easy being green"
it may not be easy but some how we all get through it.

 

[The Shoe Fairy]

I don't know If it is a disability as such; But I am a Celiac, therefore I can't eat Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye, Triticale or most of their derivitives. I see it as an advantage though, because I can't eat any horribly bad fast food.

 

[Redsonga]

I don't know If it is a disability as such; But I am a Celiac, therefore I can't eat Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye, Triticale or most of their derivitives. I see it as an advantage though, because I can't eat any horribly bad fast food.

My aunt had that but I would not call it a disability exactly...
Anyway, I've never thought of my disability as something to overcome anymore than any other part of me..because it is just that, a part of me . I've had some people online say that I focus on it too much, but I've found that they often say that because they have that whole 'well, if I had a disability I'd be nerious about being judged differently so you shouldn't be talking about it so freely' mindset going on . The fact is, I am different and proud of what makes me...me .
I've often thought about being a motivational speaker for others with disabilities, but I don't know how well I would do...

 

[The Shoe Fairy]

Well, If you were on any other forum; people would say " Woah, whats with you and the muppets. Quite down!". But theres no need for that here because we're all individuals.

Btw enjoy your next (3000th) post!

 

[CensoredAlso]

I've often thought about being a motivational speaker for others with disabilities, but I don't know how well I would do...

I think that would be very valuable! And like you said, be proud and have faith in your abilities.