Disabled and Thriving

Overcoming obstacles in an able-bodied world.

What Was Your Most Terrifying Medical Moment?

Your mind's a funny thing. It's your internal camcorder. Sounds. Smells. Tastes. They all evoke powerful memories. Your own private trip down memory lane. And to me, nothing looks more like memory lane than the brain surgery I underwent when I was 13. Read More

basilar invagination

I too have basilar invagination. What docctor did you see in Chicago. Thank you for this information.

terrifying medical moments

i've had too many to find any one the 'most' terrifying... pain is something that has been a part of my life for the last 39 years, and yes it developed a higher threshold and courage to face it in me, but i still fear it and i hv not yet got used to it... i hv behcet's syndrome AND asperger's... life in itself is terrifying... but it is also wonderful at the same time... being different brings one into a whole new perspective doesnt it?

cheers.

oops

oops but i forgot to add... i love ur blog posts, melissa... u r courageous and for ppl like me, u r an inspiration to keep going... ! thank u!

This story is a testament to

This story is a testament to your strength! For many high school students their most terrifying medical moments happen after a bad fall or flu. I can tell that these blogs help you process all your "ups and downs" as well as gauge for yourself how far you've come. Your writings are inspirational to everyone (disabled and non) and I implore you to keep going!

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