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Jan 29, 2014 7:37:30 GMT -8 dannygilman said:

I am not trying be "Danny the Downer".
My first achievement after my SCI.. feeding myself! Yes, I needed all kinds of splints, arm supports etc... This was (is) a huge milestone in my life after several months dependent being fed by someone.
My second achievement was maneuvering my powered wheelchair independently. It was so nice to go from room to room as I wished, and position myself where "I wanted" be -- not where by caregiver wanted be.

These are major achievements dannygilman

Its no mean feat eating independently when your brain says one thing and your body just says ' i dont think so'..

I remember watching some friends in power chairs at my spinal unit and they had some major crashes...

Good on you!

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Jan 29, 2014 8:07:42 GMT -8 Millard said:

When I finished rehab in 1968, I didn't do anything for a couple of years then accepted a job at Goodwill Industries. I was married a year later in 1971. In 1974, I was selected Goodwill Worker of the Year out of Columbus, Ga. I got a call about a couple of weeks later that I had been selected as the National Goodwill Worker of the Year so had to go to Washington, DC (touring) and New York City to receive the award and speak to some 800 people in attendance. I spent the next year traveling the US and speaking. Now I do interesting stuff like volunteering with the National Park Service.

And that's that...

Note: This is the first time I have ever told this story on any forum in which I post to.

We are very honored that you have shared with us Millard

Your first job after SCI really set you off....sounds like you had a real busy time that year spent travelling! ....and havent looked back since

I so wish those individuals with SCI who feel unable to succeed or enjoy activities and just involve in every day life would read these stories

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Lara,
I am pleased to read the words of encouragements, and upbeat personalty of this forum. People can share parts of their life they might be embarrassed face-to-face, especially in a real time group setting.

If you choose you can delete the following.
I recently finished and published my memoir "The Blue Hole". The purpose of the memoir is to answer questions and/or assumptions people have had about me since my SCI at 15 years age. I am a survivor... a survivor of paralysis, and a survivor of sex abuse just after my injury.

Early 2013 I was placed on "Medical Retirement" due to my disability PTSD...not my disability quadriplegia.

Prior to last year my work took lots of time, and I have started a new chapter in my life. I am looking forward, and leaving my past as memories, and only memories.

Living with paralysis 41 years has changed me alot. And the years that lie ahead of me will always teach me something new each day. I am training myself to always keep an open mind, and take each day as it comes. each day is good...some days are better than other days.

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Wow...what can i say dannygilman...i am impressed and touched by what i have just read. There is no reason we would want to delete your post. Its open and honest and i appreciate that you have shared this with us here

You have certainly been through some challenges in your life and from such a young age....Its a real good thing you have done to write about your life with SCI..I am certain that it will be a wonderful read.

I have experienced similar to yourself and it does stay with you for life...our experiences shape who we are now, they never define us but how we deal with them does. You indeed are a survivor.

PTSD is a challenge in itself..if you decide to publish your memoirs, i look forward to my signed copy!

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Jan 29, 2014 10:53:10 GMT -8 Lαrα said:

Wow...what can i say dannygilman...i am impressed and touched by what i have just read. There is no reason we would want to delete your post. Its open and honest and i appreciate that you have shared this with us here

You have certainly been through some challenges in your life and from such a young age....Its a real good thing you have done to write about your life with SCI..I am certain that it will be a wonderful read.

I have experienced similar to yourself and it does stay with you for life...our experiences shape who we are now, they never define us but how we deal with them does. You indeed are a survivor.

PTSD is a challenge in itself..if you decide to publish your memoirs, i look forward to my signed copy!

Hi Lara,
As of Jan 1, 2014 my memoir is available on Amazon.com or people can visit my website www.dannygilman.com

I agree fully with you "...our experiences shape who we are now...". My most difficult challenge living / coping with my SCI was removing "I can't" from my vocabulary. An OT in the years after my injury taught me to think outside the box, and think of how "I can" do the task, or whatever barrier I have encountered.

The PTSD is a challenge I face every day. Mental health therapy on a regular basis, and anti-depressant meds have helped me in dealing with my emotional wounds.

This community support forum is a model support group above and beyond any I have seen.

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Thankyou for the link dannygilman and its so good to hear you are working on healing...I know exactly how you feel All the best with it.

This community support forum is a model support group above and beyond any I have seen.

Thankyou for this too....its good to hear this as it reinforces that we are achieving what we set out to do

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Jan 27, 2014 12:57:09 GMT -8 dirtybert said:

I am coming up on 30 years post injury so the list is long but some of the highlights are:
Went back to college after I got out of the rehab, graduated with honors.
Have been continuously employed since then (plus mixed in grad school) now a partner in an accounting firm.
Very active in skiing and cycling plus do a fair amount of volunteer time helping newly injured people learn the ropes.
Have a great group of friends all over this country and get to travel quiet often. Mt biking in Moab coming up in 3 weeks...

Hey dirtybert, those are great achievements, thanks for sharing!

Jan 29, 2014 7:37:30 GMT -8 dannygilman said:

I am not trying be "Danny the Downer".
My first achievement after my SCI.. feeding myself! Yes, I needed all kinds of splints, arm supports etc... This was (is) a huge milestone in my life after several months dependent being fed by someone.
My second achievement was maneuvering my powered wheelchair independently. It was so nice to go from room to room as I wished, and position myself where "I wanted" be -- not where by caregiver wanted be.

dannygilman, I bet it felt nice having some independence, I remember when I got my power chair for the first time in rehab, it was a great feeling not having to rely on someone to push me!

Jan 29, 2014 8:07:42 GMT -8 Millard said:

When I finished rehab in 1968, I didn't do anything for a couple of years then accepted a job at Goodwill Industries. I was married a year later in 1971. In 1974, I was selected Goodwill Worker of the Year out of Columbus, Ga. I got a call about a couple of weeks later that I had been selected as the National Goodwill Worker of the Year so had to go to Washington, DC (touring) and New York City to receive the award and speak to some 800 people in attendance. I spent the next year traveling the US and speaking. Now I do interesting stuff like volunteering with the National Park Service.

And that's that...

Note: This is the first time I have ever told this story on any forum in which I post to.

Those are all great achievements too Millard and thank you very much for sharing it with us!

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Jan 31, 2014 19:09:33 GMT -8 Butiki said:

kilg0retr0ut what is a chicken tractor ?

Jan 31, 2014 21:09:22 GMT -8 kisch5 said:

kilg0retr0ut - I'm with Butiki on this one. What is a chicken tractor?

I'm with both of you, I have no idea what a chicken tractor is either!

Jan 31, 2014 21:12:30 GMT -8 kisch5 said:

I tried to quote you, but I'm kind of a caveman when it comes to computers.... I think I get partial credit though..

kisch5, you have to click the "quote" button on the post you want to quote. Check this thread out if you haven't done so already - www.inspiredsciforum.com/thread/231/quote

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I thought it would be good to revive this thread as a year has almost passed so im sure some may have updates to add.

Ive mostly been busy with teaching tarot and ive written my first E book which im still adding to because ive started researching another aspect of Numerology.

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