As I lay in bed 6 years ago depending on a ventilator for
my every
breath, thoughts of losing my freedom to live and do
ran through
my head. After 2 months in the hospital and being sent
home on the
ventilator, I realized the things I enjoyed doing daily
were now more
of a challenge and some even felt impossible. Now feelings
of
frustration and anger began to take over my life. This just
wasn't what I
pictured my life to be at age 30.
After months of sitting trying to cope with the anger
inside I decided to
turn the energy into determination to take my life back from
a disease
unknown to the doctors. I began spending my time focusing
on goals
that would regain as much of the life I once had, mobility
being one of
my first priorities. I realized with proper precautions and
research on
what was out there to assist me, my goal could be a reality.
After many hours thinking of possible risks I may encounter
and
gathering what necessary equipment, such as an Electric Scooter
and Lift, Cellular Phone and most of all the support of my
Family
and Friends, I was now ready for my first journey with my
freedom
regained. That was 5 yrs ago, I now travel State to State
and run a
successful Chat Room on the internet that offers Support to
the
Disabled and their Families.
I have found that being disabled is not the end of your life.
With
the resources out there you are as disabled as you let yourself
be,
but it is also vital to consider your safety and the safety
of others
when achieving your goals. |
