tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073307022730595940.post6754552858714479477..comments2024-01-08T14:24:09.348-05:00Comments on Life; Paralyzed: Not Doing So Good :(Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00069146517819619339noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073307022730595940.post-51080059986803623962010-09-16T05:05:53.756-04:002010-09-16T05:05:53.756-04:00At times we can do nothing about challenges than t...At times we can do nothing about challenges than to face them with resolute courage. As a paraplegia, I too, have emotional pains, frustrations, sense of worthlessness and health challenges to grapple with, though not at the same depth with what you are experiencing. I've been paralyzed for 27 years and what has kept me going is gratefulness. I have always been grateful for being alive even when my life seems not to worth living. <br /><br />In the face of poverty, sickness, suffering and hopelessness what give people the will to live is courage. When you encourage yourself your spirit remains upbeat. Do not give your circumstance the pleasure of seeing you downcast. I have never been the best at anything but I try the best I can to have a positive spirit. Living with spinal cord injury no doubt is very challenging but having a positive spirit will go a long way in coping with the challenges.onunnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870013253409869578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073307022730595940.post-24407641066779323822010-09-07T04:05:58.312-04:002010-09-07T04:05:58.312-04:00I truly think you shouldn't hold back how you&...I truly think you shouldn't hold back how you're really feeling.. ever. Even if you weren't in this situation I'd say its best to "vent" all your thoughts and emotions then to keep them bottled up. You're obviously going through what most people never will. You shouldn't have to watch what you say about how you're feeling to prevent loved ones from being hurt. You hurt every day and those who TRULY love you will understand how much this injury has effected you. You need to express yourself.. at least let a little bit of the chaos you feel escape. <br /><br />I can never understand the every day struggles of your accident but I understand you're in pain. I hate knowing you're hurting so much with no real way for relief. I don't think medicine can really help you with the depression because it comes from something very traumatic that happened to you. Talking could help you only in the way that you wouldn't be keeping it inside and could voice your real concerns and feelings. Like you said, I don't think anything aside from a cure would make you feel better.<br /><br />I really think you're in need of the life you wanted. I don't think anything can ever make not having it okay with you. But perhaps one day you might realize you want other things... or just change your outlook on the things you've always wanted. Its hard to suddenly change your dreams because of one thing happening in your life. You spent 24 years wanting the things you dreamed of before the accident. 5 years of being injured can't suddenly change that. 5 years is a short time to re-plan your life and come up with new goals and dreams that you can feel passionate about. You can go through the motions but doesn't mean you really want that life.<br /><br />You know I'm always here for you, even if I can't be there. I'm always open to hearing what you're going through even if what I might hear could make me sad.<br /><br />I'm sorry you're sick again and that it landed you in the hospital. I know how much it terrifies you and when I found out I worried about you. Glad you didn't have to stay over night. I really hope the medicine works for you. I'm sure if you could control getting sick it'd lessen the stress you feel. :(<br /><br />I love you so much! Always thinking about you! Miss you!!KSnyder06https://www.blogger.com/profile/13563287713172269483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073307022730595940.post-26989008179751629252010-09-05T23:21:07.334-04:002010-09-05T23:21:07.334-04:00Hi Christina, Sorry to hear you are not doing well...Hi Christina, Sorry to hear you are not doing well. I hope this time the antibiotics work for your UTI without a lot of side effects and you are feeling better soon. I cannot say I know what it is like in your situation, but I listen to what you are saying. I am thinking of you and praying for you. I wish I could help you more. Love, Aunt Mary Ellenmary ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03528808822750439323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073307022730595940.post-82208738899213030832010-09-04T23:50:49.472-04:002010-09-04T23:50:49.472-04:00Hi Chrissy, I'm a para from Michigan, injured ...Hi Chrissy, I'm a para from Michigan, injured 4 years ago. Please hang in there. I wish I had some great, real solutions for you but can only think of obvious things (which you have no doubt thought of already) like:<br />1)Get the B & B under control which will make you feel more confident when you are out. <br />2)Get out more. <br />3) Let go of your ex, and find that one in a million guy. <br />There are men out there that are able to see the value of what you have to offer and will have value for you as well. Don't write off the possibility of a wonderful relationship. Keep sharing your talent and opportunities will present themselves.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709156570763442376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073307022730595940.post-42094288513890070582010-09-04T23:25:05.301-04:002010-09-04T23:25:05.301-04:00Chrissy, this broke my heart, especially the parts...Chrissy, this broke my heart, especially the parts about your loneliness loss of agency. I hope writing is at least some comfort to you. Your writing is very engaging and honest. Would you like to and would it be possible to write more, like a novel or a memoir? Are you using voice recognition software to write this? I think a blog would be a great place to share your opinions about stem cell research and whatever else interests you.Ashley Ashbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268928207063175136noreply@blogger.com