Dillon, Yes, it is challenging to stay vocationally and socially active. I have been off work since January 3 healing a pressure sore and I absolutely hate to miss work. I miss my coworkers, the clients, the work itself, being involved and active and productive and earning a paycheck. Fortunately I do some of my work at home but it all can't done from home as I work with clients in the classroom. At one time I was self-employed at home preparing income taxes and even though it is seasonal it became overwhelming. Friendship is also difficult. Some friends are great in understanding the ups and downs of health and certainly I am not able to be as active as them. Some of them are great about it and some of them are off and on themselves. The computer is very useful in being active and productive. I have been disabled since 76 and I only became a computer user in 1997. It has opened up many doors. Using technology and making a point to keep communications between self and friends helps. Doing something for someone else is always a good idea. acknowledge your limits and do what you can. Keep on plugging away. Hope this helps... Dan T.
Dillon Ewa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello everyone, Though I'm sure my story is not unique especially when considering this group, I would like to know how all of you have stay connected, become involved both vocationally and socially. Since my injury, I have struggled to feel productive. Mainly due to frequent skin breakdown and illness, I have had to postpone or even cancel many activities I had wished to become involved. The same story goes for developing social relationships. Again, I know that I am not alone and do not pity myself or spent sleepless nights crying "why me". Maybe you can offer advice to me on what you have done or experienced that might help me. Trying to get connected Thanks. Dillon C./4/5
