Bart:

I understand your feelings I still don't have handicapped placard cause I don't consider myself handicapped or disabled. I consider myself differently abled

Asha

Bart,

I believe thst we hold ourselves to a higher standard...ie... we expect more from ourselves than others do. Keep fighting!

Bart, I can appreciate your feeling, considering I was at the top of my game before I stroked. I have a real problem with labels. Know that most of the time therapist of any kind are all about medical terms and that is one they commongly use. I am sure it was in no way meant to hurt you, but then it doesnt have to be meant to hurt. Hang in there buddy, you are being more positive and I think that is a god send. You are gonna make it. Remember consider yourself abled rather than disabled. I too have fought the labels and I guess I always will. Talk to the police chief more, he is a positive influence. We all are challenged some more than others, but even I have to accept that you with me ?

Ann

Stroke Warrior

Bart,

I'm not handicapped, disabled or anything else. I'm just me and my arm doesn't work so well. You are your own limitations. Try not to define yourself by what you think you can't do.