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Bad Leg Day

Raise your residual limb if your plans for the day are completely dependent on what kind of leg day you are having.

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Don’t Pity Me

Pity is a heavy and sad thing. Often, it is the first feeling evoked in those who seem "more fortunate" when meeting someone like myself. I have become somewhat accustomed to seeing sad eyes meeting mine after people look at my prosthesis…

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Make your priorities a priority

This morning I woke up at 6:00am. Not because I had so much to get done today, instead, I woke up early because I wanted to soak up the day. I wanted to hear the birds chirp and sip my coffee slowly while I look out over the backyard in its full spring glory. ..

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One year down

Somehow, I missed my one-year ampuversay. How could I forget such a life-changing, monumental event? I've spent the last year dealing with phantom pain, real pain, and stranger stares to get to where I am now. Where is that exactly? …

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February Series: Self love and your relationship with yourself

When you're healing from something; where does your mind go first? Which questions do you ask yourself? It's usually some variation of the question " How will I get through this?", and then it tends to spiral into questions about our outside relationships like that with a spouse, children, friends, and our work life. These thoughts flow through our minds at such a rapid pace we can easily forget about ourselves…

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February Series: Community Relationships

Since late 2019, I have had the opportunity to chat with so many like me. Survivors and fighters whose lives have been affected by cancer, traumatic accidents, or circumstance. Through them, my eyes have been opened to the true resilience of the human spirit. I have been inspired, awe-struck, and comforted by their words. So this is for all of you who have listened, shared, and made me feel a little less alone in my darkest hours…

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February Series: Relationships (romantic)

In honor of Valentine's Day, this month's posts will be centered around relationships and what it's like to navigate the open waters of love with a disability.

Romantic Love, Perhaps the most complex form of love, even for those with all of their limbs. Here is my story…

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Cancel the noise

Have you found yourself on edge lately, as the news plays in the background while you juggle your health issues, responsibilities, and everyday anxiety? It's not just you. IT'S LOUD OUT THERE…

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Don’t take your limbs for granted, not even your fake ones.

After many weeks of staring longingly at my prosthesis while it sat propped up in a corner collecting dust, I am happy to say I am back in it! Nothing like having your leg cut off, learning to walk with a fake leg, and then having that taken away for two months to give you some perspective! …

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Can SUNSHINE really heal me?

Perhaps you've wondered why spending time outdoors on a sunny day seems to lift the spirit or why the rainy season makes you want to curl up and sleep for days. What is the common thread between sunshine and possible healing? The answer is vitamin D. 

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