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Carolyn J
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Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.

My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!

I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too.
Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: 18

Post by Carolyn J »

Heyyy Marieke,
I always think of you as "Kids", not 30...LoL Good Luck to you AND Amy at school this year & please keep me posted on your Progress.

I can't wait to see EVERYBODY at Camp 2007[or Bust!]
Hugs to all,
Carolyn J
PS...Where(who) are the young "BPI Men"???BTW....
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
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admin
Site Admin
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Joined: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:59 pm

Re: 18

Post by admin »

Welcome to the boards, Brian.
My son James is 13 and TBPI, atv accident.
Although hes not close to your age, just thought Id let you know there are lots of people here of all ages whether OBPI or TBPI.
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clover80
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Joined: Fri Sep 08, 2006 12:02 am

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Post by clover80 »

Hey Brian,

I just got back from Houston -where I had the bicep tendon lengthening surgery. I'm a little bit older than you (26), but I feel like I'm 18 if that counts? Anyway, I totally understand where you're coming from - there have been thousands of scenerios over the years that have made me feel self concscious and angry and sad. Dating has always been an issue- not knowing what activity we'll be doing, etc. This website has made the biggest difference in my life-just knowing you're not alone.

Feel free to email me anytime.. questions, comments.. venting, whatever.. smckay317@hotmail.com

Staci - SLC
ROBPI
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