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TWM says:

I know that he is the only one in charge of his recovery (not me). No control. I realize that I cannot make him want it but I ...

Topic: Non-complete quad - am I caregiver or a wife - I don't know at this point

on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:56 AM EST

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a-t says:

Look, we all do the best we can. He does, I do, you do. He is the only one who can be in charge of his recovery. You can cheer him o...

Topic: Non-complete quad - am I caregiver or a wife - I don't know at this point

on Friday, May 17, 2013 6:40 PM EST

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TWM says:

I am so glad someone understands...I have felt so alone...My husband has regained some movement in his legs and arms. He can walk with assistanc...

Topic: Non-complete quad - am I caregiver or a wife - I don't know at this point

on Friday, May 17, 2013 9:47 AM EST

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a-t says:

Just wanted to send out a shout to you, TMW. It's been 6 1/2 years for me and my husband of 45 years. He is also an incomplete quad. &...

Topic: Non-complete quad - am I caregiver or a wife - I don't know at this point

on Thursday, May 16, 2013 6:29 PM EST

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Diane says:

Hi All - We wanted to take a moment to share our story with you. On April 19, 2012 Stephen Pattelena, a 43 year old divorced father of five year...

Topic: An Inspiring Story of LIFE, LOVE & FAMILY - Follow Near Fatal Accident / T4 Spinal Cord Injury

on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:26 PM EST

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Healing the Mind and Heart

Daniel Gottlieb, Ph.D., a practicing psychologist and family therapist, will be live in this section every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. ET. Leave a question or comment anytime for him!

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ACCEPTANCE

By Gail

ACCEPTANCE is the first start to healing the mind and healing the heart I think everyone will agree with me.Just some words of encouragement I know it's hard to come to grip of living a normal healthy life to being paralyzed, I can say this because am a living proof of it too I can relate to what we have to go through living with a spinal cord injury,having hope and keeping it alive.Some people start treating you like you can never ever be independent again,push you aside like you have know reason to live,be happy or make a difference which they are so wrong.That why I want you all to prove them wrong know matter what we go through we have life and that's one thing know human can give to anyone of us in order for us to stay alive for ever.The doctors are here to help medically but our minds is the key we can't get better without a positive thinking,don't you agree? Lets try as a community to encourage each other,lift each other,teach and share things that can help everyone get through this difficult time in our life. Keep strong we can do this...

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