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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 .

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I enjoy chating with others with disabilities, you don't feel as if you are alone.

I am currently in transition as I try to go onto SSDI. I have worked with people with disabilities in some capacity for over 25 years. I am at a point where I must look at the wear and tear that is occurring with my own body, thus I am now looking at going on disability. I am hoping that the new free time will allow me more time with my family and friends, something that has been at a very low level while trying to work.

I am active in the local bicycling community as a United States Cycling Federation official. I am still able to ride my bike, though not as far as I would like, which keeps me active without wear and tear on my joints.

I have 2 wonderful children, and we are expecting my second grandchild any day now.

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.

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.

Hey, I'm Tracey married to a wonderful man by the name of Brian and we have a precious 3 year old daughter named Shelby Lynn. We reside in Waynesboro,GA. My days are filled with joyous moments spent with Shelby. My husband and little girl are my life. I am a devoted Christian, wife, mother, & volunteer for the Center for New Beginnings- www.nbeginnings.org (our local non-profit Christian Center for the Special Needs) and also volunteer 1 morning a week at our Church's BiblePlaySchool Program. At the Center, I serve as the Parent Support Coordinator providing resourceful information to other parents as well as hosting monthly Parent Support Group meetings where we as parents can come together to get away from life's everyday struggles as being parents of special needs children for just a brief moment.

Little More about Me........

My daughter and I both have a trach. We both have a rare syndrome, Osteopathia Striata with Cranial Scelrosis. This syndrome has several different names and variations. Abnormalities include: severe obstructive sleep apnea (which causes us to be tracheostomy dependent), very small nasal cavity/passages, hearing impairment, cleft palate, GI issues, very large bones (facial structure issues), dental issues, developmentally delayed,etc. Life span is normal there is no cure, and only a handful of people worldwide with it. I have had my trach for about 25 yrs and have done well if I have to say so myself. Shelby received her trach in 2006, she continues to thrive each day. I look forward to meeting others with similar backgrounds and hope to shed a little bit of hope and inspiration to others. I have posted our story in journal section to share a little hope,inspiration and know that God is Good All the Time. Please visit Shelby's page for current family updates: www.carepages.com page id: babyshelby

Hey, I'm Tracey married to a wonderful man by the name of Brian and we have a precious 3 year old daughter named Shelby Lynn. We reside in Waynesboro,GA. My days are filled with joyous moments spent with Shelby. My husband and little girl are my life. I am a devoted Christian, wife, mother,volunteer for the Center for New Beginnings- www.nbeginnings.org (our local non-profit Christian Center for the Special Needs) and also volunteer 1 morning a week at our Church's BiblePlaySchool Program. At the Center, I serve as the Parent Support Coordinator providing resourceful information to other parents as well as hosting monthly Parent Support Group meetings where we as parents can come together to get away from life's everyday struggles as being parents of special needs children for just a brief moment.

Little More about Me........

My daughter and I both have a trach. We both have a rare syndrome, Osteopathia Striata with Cranial Scelrosis. This syndrome has several different names and variations. Abnormalities include: severe obstructive sleep apnea (which causes us to be tracheostomy dependent), very small nasal cavity/passages, hearing impairment, cleft palate, GI issues, very large bones (facial structure issues), dental issues, developmentally delayed,etc. Life span is normal there is no cure, and only a handful of people worldwide with it. I have had my trach for about 25 yrs and have done well if I have to say so myself. Shelby received her trach in 2006, she continues to thrive each day. I look forward to meeting others with similar backgrounds and hope to shed a little bit of hope and inspiration to others. Please visit Shelby's page for current family updates: www.carepages.com page id: babyshelby

I love meeting new people, making new friends, and I hope to do so through this chat. May GodBless you all!

hello, Iam Suzane Iam a stroke survor, mother of one child whom was 3 when i had my CVA.I tought him how to ride his bicycle from a wheel chair, played baseball , i did the mom role on wheels. I was lucky to survive it all but still found it my duty to due my part in raising a child.never give up hope.!suzane~

I suffered a minor stroke from a ruptured brain aneurysm I still have 2 left that at this point nothing can be done with them I hurt my back at work which caused 2 buldging disks @L1, L4 I love to chat and get letters. aneurysms run in my family Dad had 3 and stroked right after surgery I took care of him for 11 years till his death 5 years ago he was bed ridden my sister died 14 years ago for a ruptured brain aneurysm and my dads brother died the same year from the same thing

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!

MY NAME IS JOANN NOT "PDF" AS YOU READ. IT WAS A PET NAME NY SON GAVE ME WHEN HE WAS VERY YOUNG. HE PASSED AWAY FROM CANCER LAST YEAR IN THE FALL BUT NOW I CAN'T ERASE IT FROM MSN. JUST WANTED TO SAY HI AND WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE BEST FOR THE COMMING YEAR. HOPE TO MEET SOME OF YOU THEN

Would like to chat with others who no what its like to go through lifedisabled.

I'm not the one to talk about me being brain damaged. It happened when I was born so it's extra harder on me to even think. I'm just saying thatbecause of experiences I have gone through, I would like to help. In other words, I'm there for you no matter what.

I have been having a really hard time coping the past month or so. I would love to go somewhere in the South Pacific. I have had no vacation since 6-'92 when my daughter was shot through the face by her fiance'. She was never suppose to wake up but she surprised everyone. We have no family support up here in Alaska. I got my asso. of arts about a month before she was shot. Tell me about your selves--PLEASE.

I look forward to meeting you. I have a site here as well: http://msn.communities.com/CerebralPalsyNetworkLifeWithCP

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.

Would like to meet a lady within a normal driving distance,for posible long term relationship.

single guy, 30, wanna make new friends... especially around dfw... chat w/anyone though. have a great day! ~Larry

My name is keith, i was in the restaurant biz as management for over 25 yrs, now im disabled since 2000.

I try to help others out that is disabled or whatever they may need help with.

I make friends online since i dont get out much at all. hope to be of assistance to you all.

Need to know more about me just ask.

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.

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