by Julia - 25 September 2008
Last week I got interviewed by Michael First, whom I wrote an e-mail after I read a post written by Sean over here. One of the questions he asked was something like “Would you like being seen in a wheelchair by others?” - I don’t recall how he put it exactly, though. I actually thought a lot about this question since then. I don’t know why it is, but I’ve always been someone who was rather hiding than outgoing. I never liked being in the center of attention. And I can say that it’s not at all about anyone else but me.
It’s Not About the Others continues »
by Sean - 24 September 2008
Not that long ago, a doctor told me that I might not be the best judge of the best treatment path for myself. He implied that my judgement was skewed and that my assessment was wrong, by default. I don’t exclude the possibility that I could be wrong. But at the same time, I reject the idea that "doctors always know best". I believe in the concept of self-determination.
BIID and Self-Determination continues »
by Chloe - 23 September 2008
My partner and I just got back from a two week road trip together. I brought my wheelchair, and I also brought my leg braces (KAFOs). It seemed like a good opportunity to experience the relative merits of the different assistive devices in various circumstances.
Heavy Metal: Part 1 continues »
by Peter - 22 September 2008
The following is part of a series of questions & answers from Peter, centering about coming out, that is, informing people about BIID
Peter on Coming Out About BIID continues »
by Sean - 21 September 2008
A couple days ago, I punched my thighs several times. It did not hurt. So I slapped my face. Hard. Repeatedly. I did not feel it. I banged my head against the wall. I stopped because my partner came to investigate what I was doing, on account of the noise I was making. I would have continued. I just wish I could feel *something*.
Self-Harm, or I Would Like to Feel Something continues »