Most of us go through life with a very definite idea of who we are, what we stand for, what we believe and sometimes what we believe other people think of us. Until ten years ago I certainly had all those concepts firmly planted in my mind and went on happily believing that I was a fairly good looking, intelligent woman who had overcome... Read more
The National Center for Health Statistics reports that over 76 million people live with pain. I was reminded recently that we must not just think of this huge number but of the individuals that comprise it. I met a woman who is living with disabling pain, trying to cope and support herself, even though the Social Security Administration has... Read more
I know that MS is often referred to as not involving pain, although everyone I know with MS experiences a certain amount of pain, often nerve pain, which is difficult to treat. As I have mentioned in previous Share Posts, I am a volunteer for the Power Over Pain Awareness Network and as such am doing some work for September is Pain Awareness... Read more
My last Post was about the lack of curb cuts in Manhattan and the inconvenience that can cause a person who relies on a motorized scooter or wheelchair to get around the city. I hope you found it interesting, and perhaps even a little enjoyable. Today I want to pick up where I left off and tell you what happened when I got to my... Read more
I have a new pet peeve! Don’t go running, I think you may find this interesting. Those of you who have read my previous emails know that I travel around Manhattan using a motorized scooter and am thrilled that I can maintain a good deal of my independence by doing this. I moved to Manhattan 11 years ago when I could no longer... Read more
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