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View the details of this row. 4legs CP ME SKIING, GOING TO THE MOVIES    
I WALK WITH CRUTCHES
10/30/2001 
View the details of this row. Shannon31 Epilepsy IL Baseball,College Basketball to graduate from college soon zeilefan9hotmail.com I'm disabled.But i try my best to live a normal life. 11/9/2001 
View the details of this row. MSN Nicknamesunkissedgran1 Scleroderma Australia Reading, garden, family, nature To always greet each day with joy. Not to regret that which I no longer have but take great joy in what I have now [email protected]
I am a person who always looks for the positive in everything and this has been my salvation since being diagnosed with Scleroderma. It is a very lonely disease as it affects so few of us,  our disabilities are mostly invisible. Pain, internal problems, and chronic fatigue are not visible to others unless they know you, this can be a blessing but can also cause large problems. I have my own web site if anyone would like to learn more. http://communities.msn.com/SclerodermaYou
 
11/11/2001 
View the details of this row. Chips congestive heart failure miaim Fla. Art ,music, playing guitar. to have a happy life.  

  This what is needed in the World Today.

11/14/2001 
View the details of this row. RubberDucky Several Canada Music, Internet, Roller Coasters Not to need any more equipment other than my cane, and to get a job as an Educational Assistant [email protected]
12/3/2001 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameitouchUeverywherealways Dystonia Spasmodic Torticollis Spokane,Washington Swimming,puter,cards,games,music,movies retired.Have worked 4 Years,Navy,Army Medic.Looked strange but did good work.S.T. since 60-61.Beinging happy,seek Gal to spoil,friends,to love [email protected] New,shy,chronic pain.Male seek friends,e-mail,more.Will make you laugh.Webtv,only can MSN Messenger.Hi,thanks Ron 1/4/2002 
View the details of this row. GoodTimeMan Osteogenessis Imperfecta Sanford, FL. Camping/darts/fishing/walking To find nice lady and let my feeling out [email protected]
I had over 387 fractures on my body/ 2 knees replacement /
3 hips replacement / 1 shoulder replacement /  1 ear bone
replacement /  1 bone taken out of the right shoulder and rebuilt
 
My wife past away on the 7-22-2001. She had the same bone condition I have.    Iam looking for a nice lady who is or not in a
a wheelchair. My home is set up for a handicap person in FL.
 
                                                                               
                                                                                                                                
1/5/2002 
View the details of this row. greenkat back injury with nerve damage to legs, right side is worse Nevada travel, leatherwork, reading and most crafts I am trying to figure out what my limitations mean as to how they will change my life and how to keep this from happening. [email protected]
I am fairly new at living my life with limitations and haven't figured out what this all means to me. Everyhing wasimportant is missing in my life.  I lost my independence when I was told I couldn't drive unless I have modifacation made to my car.  I haven't been able to get this done so still stranded.  I was a truck driver before this and spent my time exploring the country.  Now I can't get to the store. I don't have my job anymore either. I was told that I can't go back.  I look at job ads and don't know what I can do.
If anyone can help me figure out how to get through this and win I would like to here from you. I have so many feelings about this that I don't understand. The doctors said this was as good as it will get and discharged me.  I just don't know how to life with with what I have to deal with.
1/22/2002 
View the details of this row. thehermit anxiety and depression Also ocd   Reading and cooking to overcome this fear of the out side world and be able to see a school play or even get a job. [email protected]
I hope to meet you all soon!
1/26/2002 
View the details of this row. MSN Nickname_Lacey�?/nobr>          
 
4/8/2002 
View the details of this row. Mare Disk damage with leg pain, osteoarthritis from MVA Michigan Gardening, pressed flower crafts, reading To work with my abilities and find something meaningful to do. [email protected]
2/12/2002 
View the details of this row. BlueLilly1234 Many Mental and Back Diabilities Forest Lake, Minnesota Horseback ridding, reading, seeing movies/videos, playing cards, playing on the pc   [email protected]
My name is BlueLilly.  My birthday is October 16, 1978 ( so I'm 23 as of 02/12/02 ).  I have known all my life that I was different from others.  I was diagnoised with Deppresion and Social Anxiety Disorder around July of 1998.
 
I have sense been diagnoised with Chronic back problems.  I am currently signed up to start my first PT for these back problems.
 
My goal for this site is too have people I can talk to and who can relate to the problems I have.  I am also just plan looking for more friends :-)  Maybe online as well as offline.  You never know.
 
Thanks for a great site,
BlueLilly1234
2/12/2002 
View the details of this row. MSN Nicknamegreg1065354 Spastic Cerebral Palsy Lincoln, Nebraska Reading, Listening to the radio, Visiting communities To overcome my technological challenges. [email protected] My name is Gregory A. Stewart and I have found numerous disability communities (some CP related) and I have joined numerous communities. 2/16/2002 
View the details of this row. Puff post-polio, stabilized left hip, in electric chair SW MO> Do Bible studies from home, read a lot, make jewelry, write, sew, container gardening and other crafts, herb gardening and my dogs To stay as active as I can for as long as I can. [email protected]
I really enjoy meeting people from all over and making new ffriends. I think this is a wonderful way to do this. I don't understand the workingsof this machine but it is marvelous. Puff
3/9/2002 
View the details of this row. Rasta Spina Bifida, Tethered Cord, Chronic Pain Montreal, Quebec Canada   Right now just fighting for disability  
Was a long haul truck driver, Cathy
3/13/2002 
View the details of this row. Duch58 Scoliosis, on oxygen 24/7 S.E. U.S.A. Friends-Pets-Flowers-Family To live each day the very best I can [email protected]

Joined this group to have links with new friends, and find out things that could help me live a better life, and cope with my illness in a more productive way.Despair is never the way to go.

3/25/2002 
View the details of this row. MSN Nicknamecrayzigurl420 CMT Valrico, FL. advocate, Accessibilites,Fed,State & county Better accessiby for all disabled people [email protected]
States are very lax in mandating accessibility laws ( federal ada laws ).
states and county's quote "we don't enforce fed law".
Fed law is minimum requirement for the country.so follow them by adapting them and enforce your own law instead of grandfather clauses .
4/14/2002 
View the details of this row. williejean compression fracture relate work injure taylor Michigan I love to sew quilt knit and crochet Trying to deal with disable I was very active person before injure I dont like being house 24 day [email protected]
I would like to make some friends that I could talk too. If there anyone who like to sew that would be great maybe can talkThankyou Williejean
4/20/2002 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameUssie�?/nobr> husband debilitating chronic back/neck pain and mild depression wisconsin caregiving, cats, kids, and staying active to become an RN [email protected]
5/5/2002 
View the details of this row. canes1 cerebral palsey clearwater music sports to continue to be independent as long as possible [email protected]
please read the message board that I sent need different perspectives so that I can share during the process of expansion. Church is going to expand.
5/7/2002 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameADisabledWriter CP, LD, Hearing Loss Brantford, Ontario Canada Writing, Research, Disability Studies MSW, 0r MA in Sociology, PhD. Disability Studies [email protected]
I have 2 writers' groups on the Internet: http://communities.msn.ca/DisabledWritersGroup "Disabled Voices" and http://www.eurobility.com/ "WriteAbility" Forum
 
I am interested in the attitudes of the disabled. I am writing about my experiences with Cerebral Palsy--poetry and short stories. My goals: 1.Create an anthology for publication. 2.Research Sociology/Phenomenology of Disability--perception of disability by the disabled--its expression in their writing. 3.Master's in Sociology/Social Work and PhD in Disability Studies. I need academic research and writers who identify as being disabled who are willing to share their experiences and their writing.
5/11/2002 
View the details of this row. MSN Nicknameukia3 retinitis pigmentosa columbus, ohio area adventures of life to see the USA in a chevorlet [email protected]
5/19/2002 
View the details of this row. MSN Nicknameukia3 retinitis pigmentosa /vkh symdrome columbus, ohio area lifes' adventures to see the USA in a chevorlet [email protected]
5/19/2002 
View the details of this row. Katie CFIDS, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, "old woman's disease" LOL South Dakota but looking to move! Once upon a time: Law, politics, social issues. More recent past: Flower garden, crafts, sewing, puzzles of all kinds. Now: Don't know, still looking to see what I can do in spite of increased pain and decreased mobility... Grieve the most recent losses due to further decline in health so I can get on with life! And, in the process, I really hope I can help somebody else, too :) [email protected]
So glad to be included here.  It's been a VERY long, painful life, but I'm still here and still willing to make the best life I can.  I managed to give up career, family, friends, financial security when hit with CFIDS, and survived by finding other things that brought a sense of accomplishment and joy.  Over the years the arthritis and "other ills" have slowly erroded away even that.  Most recently, the Fibro (combined with the OA in all major joints) has rendered me nearly house-bound.  I don't like it, and I'm having a hard time accepting this on top of the others, ya know??  Add to that a miserable personal relationship (we "own" a house together... long story) and life just ain't pretty right now.  I really hope to gather information I can use for decision making.... but I also want to support, love, and encourage others.  I've had a few wonderful "cyber-friends" that have held me up over the last few years... and I want to pass it on.
5/27/2002 
View the details of this row. dolphin dystonia (born) several others resulting for drunk driver canada dolphins , needle work , music keep walking [email protected]
I was born with dystonia ,in1996 i was hit head on by a drunk driver , after i came out of coma the docs told me i'd never walk again , they where wrong , i have osteo arthritis in every bone that was broken and except for arms that was pretty much all of the rest . I like to laugh and my sense of humor is just a tad wee warped , looking forward to meeting all of you .
6/7/2002 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameCookjoy2 unable to walk due to back injury North Carolina cooking, reading, traveling, my dog to get my college degree [email protected]
Hello everyone,
After a difficult time adjusting, I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and get on with living life to its fullest.  I enjoy meeting new friends and would love to chat with any member.
7/16/2002 
View the details of this row. ChrissyM spina-bifida and scoliosis @ birth Fort Pierce, Florida computers, emailing friends to be a Psychiatric Nurse Practicioner [email protected]
 
 
 
6/9/2003 
View the details of this row. Lizzie Polio. respiratory failure upstate NY computer,crafts,cooking,movies,& making new friends staying healthy [email protected]
                  I really enjoy learning new things and meeting new peoples.  I found out I can do that by joinning the groups.I have learned alot and met alot of interesting people here,we seem to have alot in common. Which is real nice.
                                                                              Lizzie
7/21/2002 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameMMARYBEAR vision impairment,rhematiod arthritis,psoritc arthritis fibromyilygia,degenerative disc anbd joint desiase , Canada Crafts,ols movies, gardening ,fishing,antiques,collectables,meeting new penfriends an many more interests To try to accept my newly disabilities,. [email protected] I am glad to be able to join this group my names mary I am 48, female,a horrid typer  but hope to makea few friends, and to learn it is ok to havea few flaws in this world that some will accept me here...looking to meeting in chat .. i just learnt last week i have rhemo and fibro lo..... anyone havea tube of glue lol im falling apart and noone told me lo.......please feel free to e-mail me as i could usea few friends ... been ion methotrexate 7 years they upped it fer 4 more weeksas to start me ona new drug enbrel just approved here in canada so im hopefull...maple 8/10/2002 
View the details of this row. sheba Husband is paralyzed from the shoulders down - incomplete C4 Texas Reading, Surfing the Net, Spending time with our two girls, movies and dining To stay healthy in order to take care of my family [email protected]
My husband has been paralyzed since 1995 due to a bullet that is lodged on his spine.  He works fulltime with the help of an assistantand when he gets home he is tired.  I spend most of my time with our 7 and 8 year old girls which is wonderful but sometimes I would love an adult conversation.
8/23/2002 
View the details of this row. AngelMelinda Cerebral Palsy Texas Writing become a well-known author [email protected]
Hello, I'm 23.  I would like to make more friends.  If you care to know me, please write.
8/25/2002 
View the details of this row. sox fan below knee amputee South Holland IL sports, music, running to Starbucks spending time with friends and family. I also like working with my boyfriend on his motorcycle to be the best person with great understanding [email protected]
My name is Donna and I'm 44 years old I lost my leg to cancer back in 1988
but life goes on.  Things happen for a reason. I welcome all who want to email me. I have a very good out look on life and if you need someone to talk to I have a strong shoulder to cry on or if you just need to laugh.
9/5/2002 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameLADYLUCK_317 SPASTIC CP. IN LEGS MASS SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY,FRIENDS,MUSIC,COOKING,MY PLANTS,MEETING NEW PEOPLE, MY COMPUTER. TO STAY STRONG PHYSICALY & MENTALY. [email protected]
9/16/2002 
View the details of this row. matrix chronic bipolar2 with psychotic features and severe chronicmigraines Grand Forks North Dakota skiing,gardening and reading to comes to grips w/my illnessess [email protected]
I am a 100%service connected total and permenant Air Force veteran. I have a very supportive family of wife, 19 yo son   $13 yo daughter who have been very supportive during my weeeks of hospitalization.  I was diagnosed in 1991 and fought and finaly overcame the bueracacy of the very impersonal and slow VA system.   I will never be able to work again for the rest of my life so I have my computer and TV. I hope to make new friends within this organization. Thank you for accepting my application
9/24/2002 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameGoku4048 devolobmental learning disability sparks sci fi to have fun [email protected]
10/27/2002 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameJanelen2 lupus/fibromyalgia/rheumatoid arthritis Homestead, FL internet groups, cross stitching, homemaking be the best person I can be take excellent care of my family [email protected]
Hi!
Janie here!  I am the wife to Paul of thirteen years and I have four sons.  My two oldest have adhd and autism.  Iam also living a life with limitations.  I need to keep my stress levels low to prevent lupus flare ups.  It is going to be wonderful to meet you all!
11/10/2002 
View the details of this row. DISABLEDKIWI19 I HAVE MILD CEREBAL PALSY AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND INTERNET AND NICE LOOKING GIRLS   [email protected]
hello everyone who sees this thanx alot for adding me to this
11/23/2002 
View the details of this row. WHEELS4 QUAD C5-C6 SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY WORKIN ON COMPUTER, GOIN OUT FOR DINNER WITH FRIENDS MAKIN EVERYDAY BETTER THAN THE ONE BEFORE [email protected] I'M 52 MALE DISABLED FOR ALMOST 29 YRS. MEETING NEW PEOPLE MAKES ME VERY HAPPY.DRIVING THRU NEW ENGLAND STATES SEEING LEAVES TURN COLORS IN THE FALL 12/10/2002 
View the details of this row. HotWheels21 Cerebral Palsy Jonesboro, GA reading nything interesting, rock, country&christian music, etc   [email protected]
1/12/2003 
View the details of this row. MSN Nicknametwisty328 idiopathic torsion dystonia, fibromyalgia, arthritis,degenerative disc disease, post traumatic stress syndrome cold country:) support, crocheting, poetry, writing poetry, one-stroke painting to keep enduring :) [email protected]
Hello everyone. I am 49 years old, a twin , the mother of two grown children. I have a neurological movement disorder called torsion dystonia. I also have an implanted pump which helps greatly with my continual muscle spasms and chronic pain. I was assulted by a "Monster" of a man which is why I have torsion dystonia. Rape sometimes ends in serious ways. I am generally very happy and involved as much as I can be in LIFE. I hope to meet you all  soon. Chris
1/14/2003