Re: [QUAD-L] Social life

[Greg]

I never found real friends at support groups, etc. My only real friends have been neighbors and friends of my families, people I can see often, not having to rely on someone to take me. But for many many years I couldn't find any, though had many sort of friends, what changed was me. I never use to initiate it, to call them, ask them over, not wait for them. No one wants to be the one to ask all the time... Greg   ----- Original Message ----- From: Ed Awe To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 4:14 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Social life I have been injured 10+ years and in that time have been unable to develop true friendships.  A high level c4/5 quad I am dependent on an aid for personal care, driving etc.  I have joined support groups, local disabled associations and the like but have not had any luck beyond informal acquaintances, though of my history of skin problems, health and availability of my aide to assist/ drive has also hindered participation somewhat.     Any advice or views?   Ed