Talking about Body Integrity Identity Disorder – Just another disability!
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by Elisabeth - 29 January 2010
Some of you have asked me how I explain to others why I wheel. And then you shared with me that though my explanation might work, you feel the truth is necessary. But is it? Is it necessary for others or is it necessary for you?
To Tell The Truth Or Not – That’s A Question continues »
by Sean - 7 September 2008
I don’t have children, so this is a complication that I would not have to face if I managed to become paraplegic. But many of us do have children and have to think about this. What do you tell your children if you become an amputee or paraplegic? Do you tell them the truth? Or do you tell them a "white" lie (though the size of such a lie would make it more grey than white).
Telling your kids the truth about BIID and your impairment continues »
by Sean - 24 April 2008
They say confession is good for the soul. I’m not the religious type, but I guess there’s some truth to that, because I wish I could talk about what’s going on in my head. I’d like to be able to talk to my partner, and I’d like to be able to tell many of my friends. Two different cases, yet, situations where I feel stifled, unable to say a thing.
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