by Zoe - 1 July 2008
Now i know that perspective is subjective, however, i do wonder whether people do lack a little perspective when discussing the BIID community. I mean, you only have to look at some of the reviews about Quid Pro Quo to realise that the wider society doesnt take kindly to the idea of people who want to be paralysed. But, all i’m asking is whether we really deserve to be hung, drawn and quartered, or whether there are bigger things to worry about?
How about a little perspective? continues »
by Zoe -
I have to admit, my research into the latest professional thinking in this area is sadly lacking. But here’s what i understand so far (feel free to correct me).
Mental Illness continues »
by Zoe -
I believe that one of the major arguments against granting a BIID sufferer the body which conforms to their body image, is that to do so would be for a physician to inflict harm upon that person.
First, do no harm… continues »
by Zoe - 30 June 2008
I’ve deviated from my primary topic in my last couple of posts, but its time to get back on track.
Another one of my theories about where these feelings come from is that perhaps i am unable to be grateful for what i’ve got, i mean, if it seems to good to be try, it probably is. So have i created a need in my mind which grew into an obsession, which keeps me from being completely happy about my life…
Back to the point… continues »
by Zoe - 22 June 2008
I am disabled, just not in the way i need to be.
The dictionary defines disability, as an inability. And, my inability, is to fall pregnant. This is not new for me, it’s not like the smoking gun that the unbelievers would like to think explains all of this.
(Dis)Ability continues »