Yesterday I took what, for me, was a big step. For all my life I was taught to hide my palsy. And I do it well. (as I am sure many of us do) I was tired of a feeling of shame that hiding has also tacked onto it....So, I told...my entire Sunday school class. I was shaking, very scared, but I told. This shame will no longer be a part of my life.
It is weird to stop hiding it, but what a relief also.
Maybe if we all start talking everyone will realize that it isn't some weird rare thing...that it happens all the time...everyday.
A big step
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Kath
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- 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: A big step
Kimberly
That is a big step but one you will be glad you took. It is so much more comfortable not to hide it.
Kath
That is a big step but one you will be glad you took. It is so much more comfortable not to hide it.
Kath
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi