I also can not imagine not being able to give someone a hug. I ran into a girlfriend of mine who is also a C-6,7 quad who use's a power chair like me and we both "ran" to each other and tried to embrace but we were unable because our armrests got in the way. But I at least can hug my family and other friends. I'd miss that a lot if I couldn't. Bobbie
Sent from my iPad On Aug 24, 2012, at 8:46 PM, Bobbie Humphreys <[email protected]> wrote: > You are soooooooo very right about that statement! I have a tricep muscle in > my right arm only which allows me to raise my arm straight up over my head. > With this movement I am able to put a winter coat on/off by myself and reach > things I can't with my other arm. Bobbie > > Sent from my iPad > > On Aug 24, 2012, at 8:14 PM, Toby Ausbun <[email protected]> wrote: > >> People shouldn't complain about being able to only have the use of one >> finger or throw things when you have no use of your hands or arms at all if >> your a higher injury c4 complete!!!!!! >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Aug 24, 2012, at 3:04 PM, "John S." <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> $#@# Walking, I WANNA MOVE MY HANDS ! >>> john >>> From: Dave Krehbiel <[email protected]> >>> To: [email protected] >>> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 9:02 AM >>> Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Top Nine Myths about People with Paralysis >>> >>> Thanks, this is a great list. >>> >>> I would add one other misconception - that we need their help to cross the >>> street. When I'm trying to cross a road in my wheelchair, some people >>> react quite unpredictably. For example, people driving on a 4 Lane road >>> will often try to be polite by stopping and blocking one of the Lanes, >>> probably thinking that I want to rush across the street through 3 other >>> lanes of traffic. Often, well-meaning people will stop in the middle of an >>> intersection, causing traffic back-ups. I am much more interested in >>> crossing the road safely rather than crossing it quickly. I would prefer >>> that people act more predictably. I wish they would simply obey the speed >>> limit, use their turn signals, and put down their cell phones. I'm happy to >>> wait a minute or two for five until traffic clears out. >>> >>> Dave Krehbiel >>> >>> From: Don Price [mailto:[email protected]] >>> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 5:31 PM >>> To: quadlist >>> Subject: [QUAD-L] Top Nine Myths about People with Paralysis >>> >>> http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/dailydose/2012/08/06/top-9-myths-people-believe-about-individuals-livin >>> >>> Here are the results to our question along with some of the commentary from >>> our community: >>> >>> What is the # 1 myth you think the general public believes about >>> individuals living with paralysis? >>> >>> 1. Not interested or can't have sex. (19.0%) >>> Yes, somethings still work. - Chill >>> >>> 2. Life must be so sad. (18.0%) >>> A lot of peple think that we are not suppose to be intelligent, productive >>> people who enjoy living a full life doing those very same things that >>> people who are not paralyzed like to do. We work, fall in love, get married >>> and raise a family, we have a social life, >>> yes we do enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. - Marva >>> >>> 3. Number one wish is to walk. (14.8%) >>> Every opportunity I get I let people know that paralysis is so much more >>> than not walking. Yes, I tell them I can't poop or pee on my own...to >>> complete strangers but they need to know!!! - Wheelchair Mama >>> >>> 4. Mind must not work either. (13.0%) >>> People seem to automatically associate impaired physical function with a >>> mental deficiency. I often meet their comments with: "I broke my spine, not >>> my mind." - Catherine >>> >>> 5. Must not have any pain. (9.9%) >>> People think, well your paralyzed that means you can't feel anything how >>> could you possibly have pain? (My husband) lives with indescribable nerve >>> pain, the worst in his hands and in his feet and butt. - Susan >>> >>> 6. Unable to have a successful career/family/life. (9.2%) >>> So many people want to blow sunshine up our a**es, or, want to believe that >>> we are bitter if we don't have hope of ever walking again. But in reality, >>> many of us have come to terms with our respective situations and have >>> chosen to make the best of it. - CJohn >>> >>> 7. Only medical problem is the paralysis. (8.8%) >>> There is significant neuropathic pain, bowel and bladder control, fighting >>> with insurance companies, reduced energy, changed relationships, loss of >>> independence, lack of access to our homes an no financial help for needed >>> accessibility adaptions or exercise equipment, increased infections >>> (especially UTIs)' and lack of appropriate sensation that allows for some >>> spectacular accidents (and AD). - Shel >>> >>> 8. Have all expenses paid by the government. (3.9%) >>> "So, how do you get by? Social Security?" Yeah, because we, as individuals, >>> are part of a disadvantaged minority group, we all must either be on the >>> government dole, or looking for a handout. And because the former must be >>> true, we all must be liberals. - CJohn >>> >>> 9. Always want help. (3.5%) >>> No matter what an #### someone is, I should alway's be nice and gratefully >>> for any unwanted help I get! - Ben >>> >>> All of the above are myths, some are just more pervasive. >>> >>>
