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OverblownTulip
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emphysema,copd,illeostomy,crumbling spine
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Pennsylvania
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internet,PC games,reading{stephen King}
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[email protected]
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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!
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5/21/2003
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greg1065354
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Spastic Cerebral Palsy
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Lincoln, Nebraska
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Reading, Listening to the radio, Visiting communities
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To overcome my technological challenges.
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[email protected]
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My name is Gregory A. Stewart and I have found numerous disability communities (some CP related) and I have joined numerous communities.
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2/16/2002
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Shannon31
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Epilepsy
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IL
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Baseball,College Basketball
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to graduate from college soon
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zeilefan9hotmail.com
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I'm disabled.But i try my best to live a normal life.
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11/9/2001
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Lovrly1
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I have heart and resperatory failer diebeties and high blood pressure under 24hr. care for life
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oklahoma
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i like crafts, pets, children,moves and online shopping ect.
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to live longer and happier thand expected to
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[email protected]
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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
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1/27/2006
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WHEELS4
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QUAD C5-C6
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SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
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WORKIN ON COMPUTER, GOIN OUT FOR DINNER WITH FRIENDS
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MAKIN EVERYDAY BETTER THAN THE ONE BEFORE
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[email protected]
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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
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12/10/2002
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MMARYBEAR
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vision impairment,rhematiod arthritis,psoritc arthritis fibromyilygia,degenerative disc anbd joint desiase ,
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Canada
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Crafts,ols movies, gardening ,fishing,antiques,collectables,meeting new penfriends an many more interests
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To try to accept my newly disabilities,.
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[email protected]
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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
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8/10/2002
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cathy_cal_teacher1
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fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, spinal stenosis
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california
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getting to know new people, volunteering, giving in any ways i can
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doing follow up exercises from physical therapy
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[email protected]
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i am a teacher and am now permanently disabled due to the above disabilities. i am anxious to get to know group members
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6/14/2008
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burge
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Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
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Tampa, FL
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Reading, Music, Pool, Surfing the Web
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Survival
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[email protected]
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a
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9/2/2001
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Duch58
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Scoliosis, on oxygen 24/7
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S.E. U.S.A.
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Friends-Pets-Flowers-Family
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To live each day the very best I can
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[email protected]
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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.
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3/25/2002
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jonny
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cp degenerative disc disease in neck
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Kingston Ontario Canada
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reading old movies writing disability issues
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expanding work in disability issues
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[email protected]
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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.
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3/25/2003
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Chips
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congestive heart failure
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miaim Fla.
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Art ,music, playing guitar.
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to have a happy life.
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This what is needed in the World Today.
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11/14/2001
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_WindsofChange�?/nobr>
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My husband is physically challenged and I have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Virginia
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writing, art, spiritual subjects and many more things...
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To learn and support my loved one
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[email protected]
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This is my spiritual group. http://groups.msn.com/ARoomOfLight
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1/5/2005
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Bubbasee
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Psoriatic Arthritis
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Warren, Pennsylvania, USA
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Aviation, Gardening, Aviation, did I mention Aviation.
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To pass my Controller level 1 test.
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[email protected]
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Yes I do Love aviation. I experience my passion through the virtual world by flying and controlling with other avaiation enhuasists online! It's an amazingly realistic world and a fantastic experience!
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5/7/2004
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Chas
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Schizoaffective Disorder
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Wichita, Kansas
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Breeding tropical fish, Music Production
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[email protected]
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Write me, I will respond
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5/27/2004
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KENINJAX
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amputee(left foot) breastbone seperation from open heart surgery for birth defect , diabetic, in wheelchair
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Jacksonville,Fl.
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very mechanically inclined, gardening,home remodeling,auto repair, theme parks,country craft festivals,sight seeing
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to remain as independant and mobile as possible, meet a LOCAL female , tired of the long distance romance /email /chat
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[email protected]
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Would like to meet a lady within a normal driving distance,for posible long term relationship.
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6/14/2004
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TurquoiseWolf30
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Brain inhury when I was 17 1/2 left me unable to walk without a walker and also had two heart attacks/ strokes at that time as well
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Redford Michigan
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Reading, Writing, Art, My family, Music
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to one day be like I used too more confident in myself and more self reliant
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[email protected]
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When I was 17 I gave birth to my son and had numerous problems while giving birth I had a 10% chance of survival when I did survive they told me I would never walk again so I pushed myself hard and did but I had a relaspe about 4 years ago and now walk with a walker again I also have brain damage from the same situation
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4/25/2008
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Rasta
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Spina Bifida, Tethered Cord, Chronic Pain
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Montreal, Quebec Canada
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Right now just fighting for disability
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Was a long haul truck driver, Cathy
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3/13/2002
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3lisalee333
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mitochrail ....malas for short
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chicago
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biking on motorcycles and just anything i can do..
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to get people to know about this disease and win the lottery to help lol
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[email protected]
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this disease sucks they said about 4 yrs. ago i will not live 6 months well everything is dead inside and does not work but at least one does lol, i am a cheap date, i am on only liqiuds once in awhile a real meal but i am still going, they do not know how to treat it and if i got it as a kid i would of been gone by know but since it happen at 33 yrs. old they do not know, i went to the mayo clinic in minn. they were great and some nice looking doc's but everyone was so great and treat me like someone, i felt like a queen all you have to pay for is you hotel bil,lot's of money if your there long but the weather stays at 75% and it was just great, althougth all the girls were alittle bigger then me, i am a twig, i wish i had there meat, but space it out in the right places, lol dream on, i stuck with this one, ....i have 3 kids of my own and raised 2 from a marriage so 5 all togather, they still come see me, with out there dad hear , but anyways, i am just happy to be hear every day and have no room to feel sorry for myself peed off but well what are you gonna do, i try to live life to the fulless even if tends me in the hospital, for over doing it, but that is a vacation my rest one, then the other i go...go..go.. you will findind me taking walks at 2am just because i cannot sleep why sit there,or i will rake leaves or clean up out side whatever, go dancing when i can what ever, well i do not want to write a book ......
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11/11/2004
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crayzigurl420
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CMT
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Valrico, FL.
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advocate, Accessibilites,Fed,State & county
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Better accessiby for all disabled people
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[email protected]
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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 .
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4/14/2002
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Katie
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CFIDS, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, "old woman's disease" LOL
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South Dakota but looking to move!
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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...
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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 :)
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[email protected]
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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.
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5/27/2002
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KolaKid
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mild cp
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lewisville, texas... 20 min. north of big d.
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family, food, oldies music, travel, sports, FOOD!
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grow my small biz , learn, travel, eat
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[email protected]
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single guy, 30, wanna make new friends... especially around dfw... chat w/anyone though. have a great day! ~ Larry
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6/1/2003
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canes1
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cerebral palsey
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clearwater
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music sports
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to continue to be independent as long as possible
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[email protected]
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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.
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5/7/2002
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AZPhatz
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Diabetes ( type 1 ) Cluster migraine
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Southern Arizona
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digital photos & Grandchildren
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live well, die well, have some fun in between
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Nice looking site... gald to meet some new people
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4/6/2003
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sox fan
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below knee amputee
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South Holland IL
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sports, music, running to Starbucks spending time with friends and family. I also like working with my boyfriend on his motorcycle
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to be the best person with great understanding
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[email protected]
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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.
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9/5/2002
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BlueLilly1234
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Many Mental and Back Diabilities
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Forest Lake, Minnesota
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Horseback ridding, reading, seeing movies/videos, playing cards, playing on the pc
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[email protected]
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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
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2/12/2002
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sheba
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Husband is paralyzed from the shoulders down - incomplete C4
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Texas
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Reading, Surfing the Net, Spending time with our two girls, movies and dining
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To stay healthy in order to take care of my family
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[email protected]
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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.
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8/23/2002
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bev
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no use of left armdue to stroke affecting left side unable to walk
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syracuse area
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playing cards on puter chating with friends
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able to walk with caneuse left hand
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bev126@msn
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left side paralized from stroke
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6/21/2001
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bev
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effects from stroke no use to lefyt sise and unable to walk
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upstateny
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playing cards chating with friends
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to walk with cane get out of this wheel chair
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[email protected]
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its very diffifult for me to have to depend on others
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7/1/2001
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Kalaya76
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deafness, slightly brain damaged
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British Columbia, Canada
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writings
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go to college to start a career
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[email protected]
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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.
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12/14/2004
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mark
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epiliepsy, cp and a few others
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getting ready to move but in california
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computers music, and makinhg a difference plus creating things online
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build my group up (able action org) with others, supporting other groups, and sharing the glory :) also building a business and getting a place
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[email protected]
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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]
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2/24/2001
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Tenderheartedfemale1
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Apert syndrome, legally blind, multiple low back problems
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North Carolina, USA
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meeting people, reading, writing, learning about different countries and their cultures, and collecting postcards
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to go to college
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[email protected]
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I'm a very caring person and see with my heart. I'm looking for friendship.
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8/19/2007
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Luv2scrap4ever
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19 yr. old son with \CP
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N.W.Arkansas
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helping others find services they need
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Advocacy for the disabled
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[email protected]
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I'm a casemanager for United Cerebral Palsy Assoc. and I am just starting my new job this week, this is something I have had to do to help ny son, all of his life so far, and with the medicaid waiver he is living independantly out in the community with supports in place to help him. I would like to see others have this same opportunity for a quality lifestyle. If I can be of help contact me at: [email protected] , it is a pleasure to serve.
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5/5/2001
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coopeedoo
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Suspected Rhematoid Arthritis; High Blood Pressure; Glaucoma e;
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South Louisiana
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Books, space, weather, acient history, global history & changes, LIFE
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To live happily and content. To get rid of this constant full body pain
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I'm a 50 year old female. My 20 year old son lives with me. This arthritis has affected my life. I don't want to go anywhere or do anything. My doctor says that if it's not RA, I have excessive wear and tear on my body. I am currently being treated for OA...but the medication does not help. My fingers are starting to disfigure. To all who post me I will return an answer. It gets lonely being in the house all the time, doesn't it?
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8/21/2001
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williejean
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compression fracture relate work injure
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taylor Michigan
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I love to sew quilt knit and crochet
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Trying to deal with disable I was very active person before injure I dont like being house 24 day
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[email protected]
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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
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4/20/2002
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val14
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nerve damage to spine from epidural
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in neck,effects right arm usage & constant pain,severe migraines
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NASCAR racing,the outdoors,simple pleasures in life
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find an occupation I can earn a living doing,be the best person I can be,keep a positive attitude
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[email protected]
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I was wondering if anyone else out here at this wonderful site has been injured in the spine by an epidural.The Dr's sure dont know alot about the effects,I am totally disabled by this & would love to talk to someone with simular experiance.I have searched the web high & low to no avail.Or if you just like to chat write me too..giggling... Thanks & god bless all of you, Suzanne
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10/19/2003
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Between_Lines_And_Verses
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L-5 Compression Fracture, hearing loss, T6-7 Compression fracture, Osteoarthritus, IBS, Spinal Canal Compromise
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N. California
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My passion is Writing
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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!
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[email protected]
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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.
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8/15/2008
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dolphin
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dystonia (born) several others resulting for drunk driver
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canada
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dolphins , needle work , music
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keep walking
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[email protected]
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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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6/7/2002
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4legs
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CP
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ME
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SKIING, GOING TO THE MOVIES
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I WALK WITH CRUTCHES
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10/30/2001
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Jackie
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Stroke, work related back problem
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Missouri
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loving my husband and daughter
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to be there for my daughter when she goes to collage and gets married
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[email protected]
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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
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8/9/2001
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Puff
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post-polio, stabilized left hip, in electric chair
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SW MO>
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Do Bible studies from home, read a lot, make jewelry, write, sew, container gardening and other crafts, herb gardening and my dogs
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To stay as active as I can for as long as I can.
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[email protected]
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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
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3/9/2002
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