Three Amputees
I made a brief appearance on ABC Radio last night, talking about my experiences as an amputee. When I was asked to do this, I also suggested including two other … Read the rest “Three Amputees”
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Party For One
As Noah, my support worker, and I strolled earlier today, we got into a conversation about how drastically life changes when you move at a very slow pace. For Noah, … Read the rest “Party For One”
Prosthetic Closeup and Walking Update
“That came off quickly”, my friends commented with surprise as I removed my prosthetic leg.
We were having our annual get-together lunch at La Capannina, an Italian restaurant at Milson’s … Read the rest “Prosthetic Closeup and Walking Update”
Back on my own feet
There is something oddly liberating about being able to pee in a bottle during the middle of the night instead of having to put on my prosthetic leg. “That’s one … Read the rest “Back on my own feet”
It doesn’t hurt, but it does feel odd
“That’s not your final foot. Your foot is still coming from overseas,” the prosthetist, Carl told me today, while he and a colleague, Will prepared the materials for another casting … Read the rest “It doesn’t hurt, but it does feel odd”
Getting To Know You
‘Would you mind if another patient borrowed your wheelchair for a day or so? We don’t have enough stump rests.’, one of the hospital therapists asked me yesterday. After discussing … Read the rest “Getting To Know You”