I thought it might be a good idea to write about why I call this blog and soon my support group "Amputee for Independence." The first thing you loose when loosing a limb, besides the limb it self is your indpendence.
I had to totally rely on my mom to take care of me. I couldn't get up and grab a drink. I couldn't make myself breakfast. How was I suppose to carry the milk jug from the refridgerator to the counter while walking on crutches?
People with a broken foot in a cast using crutches can still use their broken leg for stability and balance. When one leg is totally missing your arms become your main source of stability and balance. For a while there I didn't just loose my leg I lost my arms too.
By nature I am an indepenent person. I've lived on my own for years. I moved home for assistance and had to learn how to let people help me.
Dictionary.com defines independence as, freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others. What about the freedom from control of one's own mind and thoughts. I choose to define independence as a state of mind. I was also born with a birth defect that caused physical issues too. I was always trying to be normal and like everyone else. I then was always upset that I couldn't do the things that normal people could do. It wasn't until I lost my leg that I realized I could accomplish what ever I want, I just have to do things my way. If I can't do things the way normal people do I have to find a way.
I define indpendence as a state of mind. Only when I accepted my disabilites, I could embrace my abilities.
JBean
(RBKA)
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