Talking about Body Integrity Identity Disorder - Just another disability!
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by Sean - 1 January 1997
I thought it was time to write a third part to my story, as there has been a lot happening in the last few months. I seem to evolve and learn about myself more and more, and the more I learn, the more I want to learn and the more I realize the field is deep!
My Story 3 continues »
by Sean -
I recently visited with a paraplegic friend that is offering me many insights as to what it is like to be paralyzed (as much as is possible from my non-para side). She also recommended a few books to read. And I thought for a moment I would add the titles to my page, something else to offer for those of us that want to learn about paraplegia, for those of us that feel they need to understand. But then I had a certain shyness come over me. A reluctance to offer this material to the crowds of “hungry devotees” we find out there.
To share or not? continues »
by Sean -
Well, it’s been a week since my return, and I am pleased to report that I had a wonderful time visiting with my friend. While I am sure that many people would love to hear about the particulars of what we did and didn’t do, I won’t expand on that here… I may make that the topic of a story I’ll put in the stories section of the site.
Report on a weekend continues »
by Sean -
I have recently started telling more and more of my “real life” friends (as opposed to Internet ones) about my desires. The general reaction is one of surprise but also I feel a desire to understand and accept me coming from them. This is a huge relief from me. It seems that people don’t see us nearly as badly as we think they will…
No more closet continues »
by Sean -
I’m about to embark on a weekend that will most likely bring me lots of peace and quiet as well as excitement. I’m going to visit someone I met that not only accepts my using the chair, but actually enjoys me using it. I feel extremely lucky about this. I don’t know what is to come out of it, but for sure I will have lots to think about while in the chair for the whole weekend.
Good weekend ahead continues »© transabled.org - 1994-2008 - All Rights Reserved.