by Sean - 18 July 2008
Rorshach recently objected to a post from Claire, where she was expressing concerns about “Pretendering for kicks”. This post was originally published on a private blog, but permission was given to reprint on this site. You may wish to read it if you haven’t already. This is an important issue that seems to inflame passions. I have some strong opinions on the matter and am going to discuss them here again. Be warned, I might ramble on a bit :)
Addressing the “pretenders for fun” issue continues »
by Claire - 16 July 2008
In his private blog, Rorshach wrote an interesting response to my post on BIID vs. Pretending for kicks. We had a friendly e-mail exchange, during which he graciously gave me permission to re-post his post here. Thanks Ror! In Defense of Pretenders continues »
by Gordo - 25 June 2008
This is a bit long-winded, but hopefully it’s easy to read and rich in content, so bear with me here… :)
There are some out there who say that people with Body Integrity Identity Disorder often have some early interaction with people with disabilities, which eventually leads to "acquiring" BIID. Some may have relatives or friends with disabilities, or have constant contact with people with disabilities. It is very possible that this contact may manifest itself in someone’s early childhood memories and eventually morph into BIID.
Gordo’s humble beginnings continues »
by Sean - 20 June 2008
I walked to the kitchen. Picked up a paring knife. Put it against my spine. Stood there in the cold (it’s 10C in the kitchen) and just stood there. I wished I could cry. I finished popping the corn and came back to the lounge and watched TV. Like nothing had happened. Like nothing is happening.
Life goes on around me continues »
by Mary - 19 June 2008
I understand that many of you have a wheelchair of your own. For me that’s still just a dream. I’m looking on the internet every day for wheelchairs, different models, what kind that would suit me, and ones for sale. But I know there’s just too many obstacles in my life right now, that stops me from having a wheelchair. Even though, when I read about how some of you use your wheelchairs, it makes me jealous and enlarging my longing.
In need of a wheelchair continues »