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Dumb Sh*t People Say!
“You’re so lucky to always have a seat!” The first time I heard this, I was stunned.Like… what level of ignorance does it take to look at a wheelchair and think privilege? I blissfully pretended not to hear him.Didn’t want to ruin my day… or get arrested for running him over with my “always…
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Do SCI Patients Have Pain?
Oh, pain. My long-lost friend. Soulmate.How I wish you’d give me some time to miss you. As a recovering C6 Asia A complete spinal cord injury (SCI) survivor, pain is an all-day, every-day occurrence. Whether it’s: • The burning sensation that feels like frostbite meeting a heater,• The muscle exhaustion from overusing the few…
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“If I Were You, I’d Kill Myself”
What would you do if someone looked you dead in the face and said, “If I were in your shoes, I’d kill myself”? Yeah. That happened.More than once, actually. The first time, I was in shock.The second time, I started to unravel.The third time… I couldn’t even pretend to laugh it off. Because let’s…