Does Erb's palsy affect your self esteem?
Re: Does Erb's palsy affect your self esteem?
I'm new to this board and I have Erb's Palsy in my right arm. I am 31 years old. Although the injury never stopped me from doing anything in my life, it definitely impacted the way I viewed myself. I have always tried to hide the fact that I have a hanidcap and most people don't know unless I tell them. I agree with most everything that was posted and I just had a big cry and I am so blessed to have found this community of people who understand.
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cristina
Re: Does Erb's palsy affect your self esteem?
When I read your comments I do the same "cross my arms", but its so hard to meet people because in my culture (mexican) shaking hands is part of respect.
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cristina
Re: Does Erb's palsy affect your self esteem?
When I read your comments I do the same "cross my arms", but its so hard to meet people because in my culture (mexican) shaking hands is part of respect.
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Monica1981
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Wed Sep 11, 2013 2:44 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Right arm, Brachial Plexus, 9/26
- Location: Chicago, IL
Re: Does Erb's palsy affect your self esteem?
Reading everyone's posts has helped me. I now know that other people are going thru what I live everyday.
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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
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Re: Does Erb's palsy affect your self esteem?
VERY DEFINITELY!...I know I would be a totally different person if I had been validated and given creedance instead of being shunned in the "olden days".
Carolyn J
LOBPI/75+++
Thank you to the monitors who bumped this topic up ! We need to be reminded how important sharing with others is healing us too. I only started healing and stopped hiding in 2004 when i found UBPN.
Carolyn J
LOBPI/75+++
Thank you to the monitors who bumped this topic up ! We need to be reminded how important sharing with others is healing us too. I only started healing and stopped hiding in 2004 when i found UBPN.