Disaboom bexyna - All Comments

Re: Life Friendship Things That Suck

ecrowley — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:49:11 GMT

Hey bexyna, sorry to hear you've been having such a tough time. I think you'll find a good support system here on the site - you should especially check out the Discussion Forum for amputations if you haven't already. There is also a blogger on the Internet, AmpuTeeHee, who is an amputee and is a dancer.

Re: Roller Coaster Ride

Nanal — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:33:52 GMT

That balance you're going to try and find........between the emotional.....and physical.......well said.......and you will !......I promise.......I'm a fool for a horse..........have ridden all my life......have been a paraplegic for 26 years.......and have been riding since my accident. First....I found a handicapped riding facility.....in N.C.......where I lived.......just to see if I had the balance I'd need to successfully ride a horse.......independent of an aide on either side of me.......I did ! It was exhilarating to discover.......as I'm sure it will be for you. You'll find your balance.........maybe with a prosthetic.......but in any case.....I'd sure suggest your first adventure to be under the help and guidance of the people who run these handicapped arenas.........Please give yourself a break........it's really only been recently that you've had to adjust to a whole new way of operating your body........you will adjust......you will get stronger.......more confident in your ability to handle yourself.........just give yourself a little more time.......be very kind to yourself........know that God is with you.......to help and comfort you when you ask for it........and need Him.............my prayers are wih you as you start your new journey...........bet you're gonna surprise yourself !! my best t you......peace and love......Norma

Re: Roller Coaster Ride

Jane — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:50:22 GMT

If you really want to ride horses then go ahead and find your local Group that will help you to do this. If you are in the USA then NARHA do a fantastic job and I'm sure you'll find a place near you. In the UK we have the RDA, check out their website and find somewhere close. The sky is the limit - you'll be amazed what folk with incredible degrees of amputation can achieve on horseback. Horses really can help you on the road to getting control back of your life. All the best of luck

Re: Roller Coaster Ride

pambe2 — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:00:40 GMT

Bekih, Hang in there! You have the right attitude, it's the others who don't! You are right about you and what you can and will do. You will ride again and you will do many other things too. Maybe you can ask the stables if you can sign a waiver exempting them from any liabilities if you were to fall (not that you would). Keep trying and never give up! Never say never, pambe