by Sarah - 5 December 2008
So I’ve been thinking a lot about how to communicate about my problem with someone I love, face to face. The interesting thing is that up until about 3 weeks ago, I had never communicated this to anyone, in any capacity. And in the last 3 weeks, I’ve emailed two people and spoken (totally anonymously)with one person, and now I can’t stop thinking about finding ways to talk about this. But it’s so ridiculously hard. Pathologic need for silence and secrecy, shame, guilt, horror….hard to determine which of these emotions is predominant.
Coping Mechanism continues »
by Claire - 4 December 2008
The first snow storm of the season hit us yesterday. It’s a bit early for snow here…where’s that global warming they keep promising me? Snow sucks when you’re wheeling. Unless you’re sitskiing, of course.
Encounter with a devotee? continues »
by Chloe - 3 December 2008
Sean told me I had purchased a "granny" chair. Yeah, alright, but it was cheap. The problem is, I’m not a granny, and I don’t behave like one with or without a wheelchair.
To the Knacker’s Yard continues »
by Tom - 2 December 2008
I have tried hard, for the past 35 years or so, to overcome my unthinkable desire to loose my left hand. I have tried everything. I have run away from the desire in all directions. I have done many a thing I wouldn’t have done if it wasn’t to flee from my desire.
Secret Garden continues »
by Sean - 1 December 2008
I was in line at the grocery store yesterday. Guy behind me, looking the worse for wear, tells me "I have a broken leg, I know what it’s like for you". I nearly burst out laughing. The guy didn’t have a cast on, not even a bandage.
Mate, you haven’t got a clue continues »