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Disabled, has this "disabled" your self worth?

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frustrated61
frustrated61

Hi, once again, I'm interested in those who are 'disabled' either by a disease or physically, if it's left you feeling a low of self-worth?  And, if so, have you found ways to distract those ideas?  If you feel comfortable enough, would you kindly share with us your experience that left you disabled?

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  • shari47692
    shari47692 frustrated61

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    I find myself thinking more and more about what I'm going to do when I can't afford my meds, or if something happens to my husband, what would become of me. I have a spinal condition that is getting to the point that showering can be difficult for me. What is going to happen when I can't do even that on my own.

  • Saunter
    Saunter frustrated61

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    I've found that some people can see my  cane but can't see my face .  This is especially true of men l ( I'm a woman). It's like the cane exists. And I do not. When I attempt a little pleasant flirt they look horrified at. They look fixedly at My cane  and take on a scuttle shuffle walk as they rush away.  It's odd. 

     

  • Justis
    Justis frustrated61

    Posted

    Ummmmm. YES. Where would I even start? And the worst part is that.... most disabled ppl had no control over their situation.

    As in, it wasn't ME DRIVING DRUNK. I was sober, but some lil 15yo boy In a stolen car WAS TRASHED. thanks kiddo. Bye bye future. This sh... I'm existing in NOW this is that future I had (not exactly) planned for

    Ill never get used to this hell either. Tough break. Life!

  • reed29964
    reed29964 frustrated61

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    Worked 11yrs on a beer truck,than 30 yrs of putting in hardwood and vinyl until my body gave out at 56. 5yrs later I still deal with depression from lack of worth and not being able to release the stress from wanting to pleas people who don’t understand my limitations. Don’t have awhile lot of people to share. Many other things. 
  • supriya92777
    supriya92777 frustrated61

    Posted

    Hello.

    Disability has definitely left me with a low self-esteem.

    four years ago I contracted a disease called necrotizing fasciitis which led the doctors to amputate my dominant right arm just below the shoulder and both my legs above the knees.

    Then two years later I had a brain stroke which took away my ability to hear and speak as well.

    Just four years ago I had a completely functional body and now I am left with just my left arm and my eyes.

    It has completely broken my spirit.

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