Talking about Body Integrity Identity Disorder – Just another disability!
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by Chloe - 29 April 2011
I had been reluctant to acquire a wheelchair cushion on account of my atypical ratio of arm length to torso length. This leaves my hands relatively far away from the wheels compared with most people, such that I have a comparatively short power stroke. But sometimes things (such as wheelchair cushions) just happen.
First Wheelchair Cushion continues »
by Chloe - 8 December 2010
I have two entirely separate conditions, both of which are associated with muscle spasms: fibromyalgia and the minor SCI. As a child I had no idea that paralysis would come with muscle spasms, so I can’t honestly say they are an integral part of my BIID. Mine are much less substantial than those of my friends who have more significant SCIs. Consequently they by and large serve as pleasant reminders of things to come. Not always so pleasant…
My Muscle Spasms continues »
by Chloe - 29 August 2010
Once upon a time, in a galaxy far away, Chloe used to experience enormous psychological stress when seeing a physician. Now, at her ninth GP visit in a wheelchair, she finds it both relaxing and entertaining.
GP Visit Number Nine continues »
by Chloe - 27 February 2010
Umm… Okay, this is going to be weird; and pretty personal too. I’m having a hard time bending my mind around all this. But I’m committed to being open here, and this is what happened yesterday evening:
I Found a Devotee continues »
by Chloe - 9 December 2009
I am in the habit of reading my own posts from a year ago, to see what has changed and what has not changed. For me, the most astonishing post so far is "Warning! Wheelchairs Can Make You Heterosexual". Getting to that point was a bit weird. What happened since is a bit weird.
Ruminations on Sexuality continues »© transabled.org - 1994-2012 - All Rights Reserved.