by Chloe - 15 January 2009
Back in July, Sean and I had a little interchange of posting comments in connection with "Bronwyn’s fateful weekend". Sean suggested there that I should talk to my psychotherapist about what has motivated me to do blindsimming. My first reaction was "Yeah right Sean, he’s just going to think I’m a nutcase". Then I realised that psychotherapists like nutcases. That’s why they are psychotherapists. Here’s what the ensuing discussions with my psychotherapist uncovered:
Blindsimming and Such continues »
by Chloe - 10 January 2009
The first time I skied after getting my recent new wheelchair was with the same person I was skiing with when I had my back injury two years ago. I had not skied with him in those two years. After a few runs I noticed that down by the ski racks was sitting a Quickie GPV, just like my new chair. I love good omens.
Skiing Update continues »
by Chloe - 7 January 2009
Fibromyalgia is the only physical condition I have that is truly disabling. It considerably impacts how I manage BIID. There are also lessons I can learn from it. A lot of us seem to have impairments unrelated to our BIID. It is useful to contemplate how they interact.
Fibromyalgia and BIID continues »
by Chloe - 10 November 2008
It is important to me to try to prepare myself emotionally for becoming paraplegic. I don’t take this lightly. I am not so naive as to imagine that BIID will protect me from grief and depression. Paraplegia is not just sunshine and rainbows. The adjustment will be tough, physically and emotionally. Recently I read a book that helped me work through some of these issues.
“From There To Here” continues »