I enjoy being an advocate for people with disabilities. I am not afraid to speak my mind. I have a voice and I like to use it. I take pride in being able to help others. Whether it is helping a newly injured patient, or just offering my email or phone number to someone who needs to talk.
Think back to when you were first injured and how you felt. No doubt you were overwhelmed, scared, and probably a little lost among thoughts of life in a wheelchair. Now consider how you might have felt if someone with a similar injury had come in and answered your questions. Surely it would have helped you cope and reduce those overwhelming feelings.
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