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View the details of this row. MSN NicknameHotWheels2282 CP GA Reading, writing, music (country, rock, gospel)   [email protected]
I love meeting new people, making new friends, and I hope to do so through this chat.  May GodBless you all!
 
Heather
8/14/2003 
View the details of this row. Kathy B CP & Incontinence San Diego County, CA My husband & daughter, the pc, reading & disability issues Doing More For Myself [email protected]
I look forward to meeting you. I have a site here as well:  http://msn.communities.com/CerebralPalsyNetworkLifeWithCP
 
Kathy
9/9/2001 
View the details of this row. jonny cp degenerative disc disease in neck Kingston Ontario Canada reading old movies writing disability issues expanding work in disability issues [email protected]

I want to expand my involvement in disability issues now that i'm retired due to disability and chronic pain. i may want to pick your brains,so be warned.

Also looking for new friends and to meet that special someone hopefully.

i have two great teenaged kids.

3/25/2003 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameBLUEJEM02 CP, HEARING IMPAIRMENT & EPILEPSY UPSTATE NY SEEING FRIENDS, THE MALL OR WATCHING TV LIKE THE YANKEES TRYING TO DO MORE MYSELF [email protected]
I THINK I GET ALONG WITH PEOPLE THAT ARE DISABLED MORE THAN OTHERS. BECAUSE WE UNDERSTAND BETTER. I FEEL BETTER ALSO.MY OTHER HALF IS DISABLED TOO.
7/20/2001 
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 NicknameIDEPENDENT40 CP,DIABETES,COUGH INDUCED ASTHMA, WEIGHT PROBLEM PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND LEARNING MORE HANDS ON COMPUTOR,READING AND AUDIO BOOKS, WRITING, TWO DOGS, TWO NEPHEWS LOSING WT MEDICAL NECESSITE [email protected]/[email protected]
10/28/2001 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameUniqueQueenie daughter with CP, Epilepsy Dodgeville, WI USA Reading and spending time with family and friends Finishing my Bachelors Degree in Business Managment  
3/24/2004 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameKalaya76 deafness, slightly brain damaged British Columbia, Canada writings go to college to start a career [email protected]
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.
12/14/2004 
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 NicknameAZPhatz Diabetes ( type 1 ) Cluster migraine Southern Arizona digital photos & Grandchildren live well, die well, have some fun in between  
Nice looking site... gald to meet some new people
4/6/2003 
View the details of this row. MSN Nickname☻Diabetes_Cheryl�?/nobr> Diabetes and have seizures and insulin shock ARKANSAS writ pen pal,crochet,puzzles,cumputer classes,music,tv I like to get out more with other people.That why I go to the Oasis in ARKANSAS. [email protected]
I LIKE TO GET TO KNOW PEOPLE IN THIS GROUP.THAT HIS DISABILITIES.AND NOT WITH YOUR WEB CAMER PLEASE. I DO HAVE MY OWN GROUP ABOUT FRIENDS & DISABILITIES.I AM ON A WALKER AT TIMES.HERE HIS MY GROUP.
http://groups.msn.com/friendsdisabilities I HAVE BROWN HAIR AND GREEN EYES.MY AGE HIS 52.I AM THIN. CHERYL
5/6/2006 
View the details of this row. (h)tuff-a-nuff(h) diabetes,bad heart,head injury caused loss of arm, seizures michigan friends,family,god to be the best person i can be! [email protected]
 
8/25/2001 
View the details of this row. karenlynn diabetes,htfailure,renalfailure,depression Anchorage, Alaska Chevron cars,learning internet, care for tbi daughter Just surviving day to day right now [email protected]
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.
8/14/2001 
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. MSN Nicknamecraigswoman6171 dyslexia add F.A.S delaware pc going to the pool beach having fun getting my house married next year [email protected]
hi everyone just want to meet people and make good friends
6/17/2004 
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 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. bev effects from stroke no use to lefyt sise and unable to walk upstateny playing cards chating with friends to walk with cane get out of this wheel chair [email protected]
its very diffifult for me to have to depend on others
 
7/1/2001 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameOverblownTulip emphysema,copd,illeostomy,crumbling spine Pennsylvania internet,PC games,reading{stephen King}   [email protected] Thank you for making me feel welcome! feel free to email with questions or if you need an email shoulder. I am a nurse and would love to hear from all! 5/21/2003 
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. mark epiliepsy, cp and a few others getting ready to move but in california computers music, and makinhg a difference plus creating things online build my group up (able action org) with others, supporting other groups, and sharing the glory :) also building a business and getting a place [email protected]
im just me love sports and music and computers, can teach people how to make sites and wanting to make a difference in my life  ask for other info :) on msn messanger as [email protected]
2/24/2001 
View the details of this row. mozarta epstein(sp)barr; degenerative bone disease dfw texas reading; exercises to get stronger; nutrition; outdoors locate to a friendly disability state; gain friendships; travel [email protected]; i use instant messenger too
hello. i would love to share information on benefits for the disabled in other states. where i live you cannot get decent housing on a sliding scale. i've been on the waiting list since 1996; and if you saw the housing you must take if and when it comes up..........well......hmmmmm. only section 8 housing is offered to the disabled here. i am 49 but no one believes it? i have 3 grown sons. away. and widowed. i've had fatique and weakness since 1996; but work hard at living normally as possible! this year i had my lumbar re-built. my first traumatic surgery. bone degeneration. recovering well and researced thoroughly on how to avoid as much degeneration as possible. still...........living as normally as possible. i enjoy life and fun and have a goal to enjoy it even more. hoping to meet some sweet people across the us. mozarta.
3/30/2001 
View the details of this row. MSN Nicknamecathy_cal_teacher1 fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, spinal stenosis california getting to know new people, volunteering, giving in any ways i can doing follow up exercises from physical therapy [email protected] i am a teacher and am now permanently disabled due to the above disabilities. i am anxious to get to know group members 6/14/2008 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknamePapaDocrmurr5073 Fused Hips Wash. State Trivia, Languages, Humor, My family, Travel, Meeting new people. To learn how to properly cook a "Baked Potato" ! lol [email protected] [email protected]
Hi Guys !
 
Nice to behere !
 
I hope to meet many of you nice people !
 
Just "retired" and have a lot of time on my hands.
 
Just discovered "Disabilities Oasis", and I believe it to be the best Dis. group I have found!
 
 Been a member of a couple of others ...Quit, too much intolerance and clique-ishness (is that a word ? lol )
 
Wish we still had a chatroom ..oh well !
 
Anyway, I would really enjoy sharing ideas, feelings, observations, information,  and a whole lot of laughs with all of you !
 
Thank You, for having me here !
 
Richard (PDoc, or as my son calls me, "PDawg" )
3/28/2007 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknamePapaDocrmurr5073 Fused Hips Wash. State Trivia, Languages, Humor, My family, Travel, Meeting new people. To learn how to properly cook a "Baked Potato" ! lol [email protected] [email protected]
Hi Guys !
 
Nice to behere !
 
I hope to meet many of you nice people !
 
Just "retired" and have a lot of time on my hands.
 
Just discovered "Disabilities Oasis", and I believe it to be the best Dis. group I have found!
 
 Been a member of a couple of others ...Quit, too much intolerance and clique-ishness (is that a word ? lol )
 
Wish we still had a chatroom ..oh well !
 
Anyway, I would really enjoy sharing ideas, feelings, observations, information,  and a whole lot of laughs with all of you !
 
Thank You, for having me here !
 
Richard (PDoc, or as my son calls me, "PDawg" )
3/28/2007 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknamePapaDocrmurr5073 Fused Hips Wash. State Trivia, Languages, Humor, My family, Travel, Meeting new people. To learn how to properly cook a "Baked Potato" ! lol [email protected] [email protected]
Hi Guys !
 
Nice to behere !
 
I hope to meet many of you nice people !
 
Just "retired" and have a lot of time on my hands.
 
Just discovered "Disabilities Oasis", and I believe it to be the best Dis. group I have found!
 
 Been a member of a couple of others ...Quit, too much intolerance and clique-ishness (is that a word ? lol )
 
Wish we still had a chatroom ..oh well !
 
Anyway, I would really enjoy sharing ideas, feelings, observations, information,  and a whole lot of laughs with all of you !
 
Thank You, for having me here !
 
Richard (PDoc, or as my son calls me, "PDawg" )
3/28/2007 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknamePapaDocrmurr5073 Fused Hips Wash. State Trivia, Languages, Humor, My family, Travel, Meeting new people. To learn how to properly cook a "Baked Potato" ! lol [email protected] [email protected]
Hi Guys !
 
Nice to behere !
 
I hope to meet many of you nice people !
 
Just "retired" and have a lot of time on my hands.
 
Just discovered "Disabilities Oasis", and I believe it to be the best Dis. group I have found!
 
 Been a member of a couple of others ...Quit, too much intolerance and clique-ishness (is that a word ? lol )
 
Wish we still had a chatroom ..oh well !
 
Anyway, I would really enjoy sharing ideas, feelings, observations, information,  and a whole lot of laughs with all of you !
 
Thank You, for having me here !
 
Richard (PDoc, or as my son calls me, "PDawg" )
3/28/2007 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknamePapaDocrmurr5073 Fused Hips (Arthritis) Wash. State My wife and Stepsons, Languages, Trivia, talking to people "on-line" We want to have our own home and land, someday ! [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Hi There !
 
Nice to meet you !
 
Been disabled since '89, shuffle around like an ole' cowboy ..Ha Ha !!
 
I'm 50 ( I know,  an "old fart" ! lol), and I've just celebrated my 1st anniversary with my lovely wife, Virginia (Feb. 14th  )!
 
Was married before, but did't work out ...I was young and foolish, lol
 
Am very happy, Virginia is my best friend !!
 
I speak English (obviously  ) and quite a bit of Spanish .. Se habla Espanol ?
 
 
 I just retired from working with children for the local YMCA, and the school district for 11 years  after becoming disabled (part-time career, of sorts !
 
Previously worked in the Grocery business for 13 years.
 
Now, I devote my time to my lovely spouse, and my 2 handsome stepsons (Thank God, they don't look like me ! lol )!
 
Have you heard that Country song, "Mr. Mom", yup ..thats me !! 
 
Ah  .. the  consumate  "house-husband" ...kinda like it ... its fun !!
 
 ... Make dinner for Mama and the boys,
 
keep up the laundry and dishes (Arrg !),
 
and have lots of time ... 
 
 watching my fav shows ("Judging Amy", "Law & Order", and "The Outer Limits")
 
visiting "on-line, and hangin' with my buddy,  "Tiger"  ( "The Cat" / "El Gato", lol) !!
 
I almost named my cat "Flaco" (skinny), but I thought it might hurt his feelings lol
 
Its different being "totally retired" ...sometimes gets boring ..thats where you nice folks come in
 
 ... Anytime ANY OF YOU, want to visit, just drop me an e-mail, or I can read your messages in the group site. ok ?
 
Sincerely,
 
Ole' "PapaDoc" (thats what my wife calls me ..Ha Ha !)
 
AKA .. Richard
 
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY !!!
3/27/2007 
View the details of this row. David B Have 15 year old daughter with spina bifida. Texas Fishing, Music, and woodworking. Ask paleshyone if I like music.  
7/15/2001 
View the details of this row. salvavida Hearing impaired Ontario Canada Crochet, jewellery making, painting Finish my DSW!!  
I am 44 years old and an RPN in Ontario. I volunteer on medical brigades to Honduras and with brain injured clients. I have a 15 year old daughter and have been married 5 months to my second husband!!
11/28/2006 
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. 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. MSN Nicknametiffle3 Hydrocephalus (brain injury) Alberta Canada reading,music, art, crafts to write and be nationally recognised [email protected]
 
hello all
 
After a long decisin I have decided I need to get out there and meet other people.  I need to know that I have a right to be accepted as I am and liked for that person.  I am hoping to networking with others in simular situations. So, let's here from you!
            C'ya soon!
               tiffle3
3/8/2007 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameLovrly1 I have heart and resperatory failer diebeties and high blood pressure under 24hr. care for life oklahoma i like crafts, pets, children,moves and online shopping ect. to live longer and happier thand expected to [email protected] im 37 and live with my parents caring for my needs.24hrs. a day im looking to have outside contact with people and make some friends .so hi nice to meet you. hope to hear from you soon 1/27/2006 
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. sarg I was born with no arms Tasmania Australia Painting Camping Being with friends Impropve pc skills and get my first job.  
3/31/2003 
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 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameS_A_M_I_A_M1 I'm hard of hearing. My son has Autism, Epilepsy, & Chiari I Malformation SAM I AM & FRIENDS I am majoring in Social Work to help other families. I am learning how to become an advocate. I have started an on line support group. BOY DO I NEED SUPPORT!! To make life a little bit easier for myself and others [email protected]
Here's the links to the two support groups I was talking about.
 
SAM I AM & FRIENDS:
 
SOMEONE 2 LEAN ON:
 
THANKS!!
11/24/2003 
View the details of this row. Iluminia impaired funtioning           3/2/2003 
View the details of this row. MSN NicknameBetween_Lines_And_Verses L-5 Compression Fracture, hearing loss, T6-7 Compression fracture, Osteoarthritus, IBS, Spinal Canal Compromise N. California My passion is Writing To give of myself to others, because I should, to be a light in other's lives, to avoid Cancer if I can...to inspire others to reach for their goals,even if they are small goals, at first! [email protected]
I was hit by a drunk driver head on going 80 in 1974 and am a disabled vet, age 55, a long time writer, just a quiet soul. I try to help everyone I can. Because I have had IBS for 6 months my diet changed drastically and I hope my Cancer risks have been lowered! All one can do is try to eat healthy and hope for the best! I am for the most part pain free, having to wear 2 back supports 24-7 , but I am happy and that is all that counts. I wish you all a great day. If you like ghost stories feel free to drop by my author website at www.whendarknesscomes.com
 
If you have lower back pain, believe me, you do NOT have to accept that back pain. The 2 $25.00 back supports I wear help me to escape 90% or more back pain. I wear them 24-7 and hardly notice them. Mine came from wal-mart and you may only have to wear one, and perhaps your life will be better. I hope it will. If anyone would like to learn more about what you can do to help prevent Cancer, please e-mail me. I can e-mail you several files and you can be much more informed as to all the little things that will make a big difference in your health.
8/15/2008