Goodbye, Furkid
by Sean - 9 February 2010
Today, I had to put one of our dogs to sleep. I am devastated
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Comparing My Capacity For Happiness To A Bucket
by Sean - 3 February 2010
I was trying to explain how BIID is always there, yet I can experience happiness. How I can be "as happy as I can be", within the confines of dealing with a chronic case of rather strong BIID. I’ve attempted this explanation several times before, using different analogies. The most recent analogy that came to my mind might be the clearest, easiest one to understand - a bucket and a balloon!
Comparing My Capacity For Happiness To A Bucket continues »Anyone Up For Exorcism?
by Sean - 1 February 2010
I’ve just received an email from someone who wanted to get in touch with members of the BIID community. This person is, no joke, offering to use exorcism to “remove” BIID. I’d be surprised if anyone went for it, but thought it might be fun to put here, for a laugh if nothing else…
Anyone Up For Exorcism? continues »Students of Social Work Learning About BIID In Ontario
by Sean - 30 January 2010
I receive Google Alerts on a variety of keywords I want to be aware of. One of them is, obviously, BIID. A recent alert pointed me to the course outline for a class on Social Work and Disability, out of McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. I was rather surprised, but quite pleased.
Students of Social Work Learning About BIID In Ontario continues »Swollen Ankles
by Sean - 26 January 2010
I experienced something I hadn’t experienced before - swollen ankles. I mean *really* swollen. I blame a combination of not drinking enough, and higher than usual ambiant humidity. I couldn’t help thinking how so many of my para friends have such swollen lower legs and ankles. BIID is really weird.
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