I have challenged my non bpi friends to tie one hand to their belt loop for a day. Some have agreed. One who has Retinitis pigmentosa challenged me back and I am going to smear a thin layer of vaseline on my glasses and block out part of my visual field. This way we get to see how both of us get around during an average day.
My challenge to non bpi reading this is to try tying one arm to your waist for a day.I suggest tying your elbow to your waist.
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Awareness challenge
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- 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
- Contact:
Re: Awareness challenge
ohhhhhh great idea...wish i had a friend to do that NEAR BY...
HUGS Judy!
Carolyn J
HUGS Judy!
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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veggiebug
- Posts: 257
- Joined: Wed Mar 03, 2004 8:47 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I weighed 11 lbs. 4 oz. when I was born.
I was delivered by forceps which resulted in my ROBPI.
I've never had any surgical intervention. - Location: Williamsport PA
Re: Awareness challenge
post the challenge on your FB status, they don't have to be nearby to try it.
-Traci
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brandonsmom
- Posts: 1401
- Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2004 4:43 pm
Re: Awareness challenge
I have already started changing my STATUS on FB to Brachial Plexus Awareness week ITEMS....all week, I will change my status at least once a day to show the risk factors of a BPI !!!!
Gayle
Gayle
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
Re: Awareness challenge
I changed my profile picture to show my bpi as a child. Most people who know me ( and even family members) don't seem to be aware how challenged I have been.
I love the fact that you put up the STOP button Gayle, I took my lead from you and posted it with information.
In my case I'm sure my family will not be paying much attention to it. I guess they are use to it...
I love the fact that you put up the STOP button Gayle, I took my lead from you and posted it with information.
In my case I'm sure my family will not be paying much attention to it. I guess they are use to it...
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- 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
- Contact:
Re: Awareness challenge
Thanks Traci for the idea of using FB...I'll try that...
Kath, my Siblings AND their kids never respond..they just don't get it at all. I does make me mad sometimes that they don't care 1 wit...
Carolyn J
Kath, my Siblings AND their kids never respond..they just don't get it at all. I does make me mad sometimes that they don't care 1 wit...
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI