We're here for you!

I know that can seem strange to hear considering I'm 2 states south of you.

There's an old saying, if you have time for remorse, then you have for prayer. It also can be that you should take time to look at alternatives. If you liked ice skating, then why not try ice sledging? It's a seat set on a pair of ice skates and is propelled by 2 sticks. Start swimming again. There's classes on swimming using only your arms.

Just a few suggestions. I truly hope your situation improves. I'm rooting for ya.

Cheers;

Michael

Becky, If I had a magic wand I would make your stroke disappear. But since I do not have that mythical wand, I send you a hug to you from Waterloo, Iowa...straight west of Chicago. I'm sure there will be others from other states sending you a hug so you will be surrounded by hugs.

I understand your innate need for independence, it's in the heart of all young adults. Your parents should be able to relate to that need, they probably grew up in the hippie era.

Do you have an Aunt or Uncle you could lean on for support emotionally.

Locally, there is an organization called Adults Inc. that's geared towards giving independence to persons who are developmentally delayed.(ie retarded....) NOW, don't misunderstand, I know you are definately not retarded, but I'm wondering if an organization like this might have insights to how you can gain your independence. There are agencies geared for that kind of help giving.

Maybe check with your pastor or someone who can guide you....like the social worker in your rehab facility. You don't have to swim upstream alone.

Becky:

I know exactly how you feel, anything we loose at any age is hard, but you have to know in your heart that things won't be this way forever, we are in advance country things will change, i don't have to tell you this, but iFDR was 3 term president in his wheelchair, and I think USA benefitted a lot from him, he shaped whole USA, he won his presidency while he was struck by polio, he won election being in wheelchair. I know people doubt that whether you can do it while you are in wheelchair, but you have to prove them wrong, I read brooke ellison's book miracles happen she did her bachelors and masters in harvard, and now pursuing her phd in NY, and she suffered spinal cord injury when she was 12. yes life is tough sometimes and it sucks bug time, but when I found out that youare pursuing your bachelors in nursing I was impressed, I have done my masters in computer science but after my stroke I m realising that making millions is just enough, helping some indidual would give me great sense of pleasure than just millions, so once my driving is under belt, I would start pursuing someting in medical field.

so never give up, keep pursuing your dream and make urself and your family proud.

lots of hug and love

asha