I am a quadriplegic, I am trapped in this body, a prisoner of my own flesh. I can’t do the things I used to love, I can’t even take care of myself. But I am not giving up, I am fighting every day to regain my independence. I...
Continue reading...Disability
A Quadriplegic’s Battle
A quadriplegic’s battle is one of constant strife. It’s like a war on every front with never a respite. The enemy is strong and cruel, with no concern for life. It takes away your ability to move, breathe, and thrive. But even though the battle’s long And hope...
Continue reading...
Will Not Sleep
I will not go to sleep tonight, but lie awake and think of it; Of all the things that I have done, And of the things I might have done. I will not go to sleep tonight, but lie awake and dream of it; Of all the things...
Continue reading...
My Body
The world shrinks to the ceiling’s square, A landscape known beyond compare. My body, a cage, where muscles lie still, Obeying no thought, no force of my will. Each breath, a labor, a conscious demand, no easy intake, no helping hand, can lift the spoon, can guide it...
Continue reading...
In My Head.
I live in my head, it’s a safe place to be, I can do what I want, and I’m always free. I can travel the world, or stay in my bed, I can be anyone, or nothing instead. I can be happy, or sad, or in between, I...
Continue reading...
A paralyzed gamer. I’m a ketchapp fan.
I know this is a bit off topic I remember when I would be laying in bed Sheri would be like play your game, she was the only GF that would sit and watch me and enjoyed it for some reason. But then I was married for 10...
Continue reading...
Set A Goal And Smashed It
Today I set a goal and I owned it. When I got up, I said my one goal today was to just get my blog back up. I redone the entire website plus more. I been working on this on and off for weeks and wanted to get...
Continue reading...
Here Is Where I Whisper.
I do not want people to think I complain all the time. I guess most of my posts are, well sad, I guess. I guess I keep 30% in because I worry it will offend people 40% because pain takes over, 20% because I am embarrassed and whatever...
Continue reading...
Relationships Seeing Past The Chair.
Relationships seeing past the chair. Past the chair sits men or women scared to put themselves out there. Terrified of what may happen if they open up and they are rejected. Their self-esteem isn’t what it once was. They are scared once you look past that chair you...
Continue reading...
What is autonomic dysreflexia?
What is autonomic dysreflexia? Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that affects people with spinal cord injuries at the T6 level or higher. Although rare, some people with T7 and T8 injuries can develop AD. For most people, AD can be easily treated as well...
Continue reading...