Louise you and Bob have done a fine job in raising Miss Elizabeth to be a strong, wise and compassionate young lady.
Now please pass me some tissues because she brought tears to my eyes, with her insight into our injury and her understanding of human nature.
This is just beautiful and for once I'm at a loss for words to describe how her essay touched me.
Thank you for sharing this with us...
Love
Elizabeths Essay
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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
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Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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karategirl1kyu
- Posts: 363
- Joined: Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:59 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, had surgery when I was 9- they moved muscles and tendons from one side of my arm to the other side. I can lift my arm to about my eye level, can't straigten it all the way and can't completely supinate my wrist.
- Location: Richmond, RI
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it made my eyes a little misty as well. that is an awesome insight and it's completely relateable, thank you for sharing 
~Mel/23/LOBPI
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mamaofsix
- Posts: 214
- Joined: Sun May 11, 2008 5:20 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Second son, Cameron, left obstetric brachial plexus injury in 2005.
Primary never graft surgery at 3 months old at St. Louis Children's Hospital
and several rounds of Botox injections.
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Inspirational! Thanks for sharing.
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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:
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Thank YOU Miss Elizabeth!!
You are an Ambassador for Awareness of our BP Injuries.
I have a "Combo" too of OBPI for my upper limbs & Mild Cerebral Palsy on lower left side. Please have your mom post more of your Thoughts, Experiences and Perspectives. You help me grow in my "Acceptance of People who make comments like..."What's wrong with your arm?"
....yes, it still happens!
Keep on keepin' on!
Hugs for you & your MOM,
Carolyn I
LOBPI/72
You are an Ambassador for Awareness of our BP Injuries.
I have a "Combo" too of OBPI for my upper limbs & Mild Cerebral Palsy on lower left side. Please have your mom post more of your Thoughts, Experiences and Perspectives. You help me grow in my "Acceptance of People who make comments like..."What's wrong with your arm?"
....yes, it still happens!Keep on keepin' on!
Hugs for you & your MOM,
Carolyn I
LOBPI/72
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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marieke
- Posts: 1627
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008. - Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
- Contact:
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KimW
- Posts: 58
- Joined: Fri May 09, 2008 9:24 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: My daughter has a right obstetrical injury. She is 16.
Two surgeries include nerve graft and muscle release.
A great kid that plays soccer, rides horses, plays the piano
and clarinet.
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Wonderful! You should be very proud -- as I'm sure you are!
Kim West
"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them." Lady Bird Johnson
"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them." Lady Bird Johnson