To Care Cure..

quad79 · 10-28-2007, 02:57 PM

I started my journey in the "SCI community" a year and half ago. I was "quadded" and sent out into life. I stayed busy w/ rehab the first few months and even stayed @ a nursing facility/ rehab until my home was accessible. I stayed strong for my family and I guess b/c I was scared of what would happen if I lost it.
While in the nursing facility, I met many worse off than myself and tried to inspire them and lift their spirits.I stayed so occupied, I left no room to think about me. Then I went home......
So many of you know the lonesome and overwhelming feelings that being home gives. You think home will be so much better, but you're left just thinking "wtf now?". Slowly I started trying to pick upthe pieces and learning new techniques for living. I still kept a huge smile w/ my family and while visiting the nursing facilty I'd left. I even started mentoring new quads while I was battling depression. I longed for people like me I could lean on.I searched for forums only to find those that were practicly inactive or not for me.Then I found Care Cure. I was amazed @ all the threads as I lurked before posting. I don't even think I introduced myself. Anyhoo, I'm impressed by the family atmosphere(fights and crazy posts included). Many of you have inspired me. Knowing I can click on CC everyday to get some comfort, surrounded w/ people like me is an amazing feeling. I just wanted to say thank you to those that make this site!

Shannon,28
c6/7
married 6 1/2 years to Dustin
mother to 5dogs, 3 cats and a parrot
previous Vet Tech, Adoption Coordinator for a Spay/Neuter clinic
animal advocate and lover
volunteer and future something
all around people person

betheny · 10-28-2007, 03:28 PM

You and I have a lot in common. Can't believe you were born in 79, I was in college by then LOL! Glad you found us. It's a huge relief to know we're not alone.

The first year post-SCI, I couldn't read CC. Just couldn't believe this had happened, that this was my life. Reading about real people experiencing all the complications was a lot harder than hearing about them in rehab. Eventually I came to grips and realized all those real-life experiences might well save my life.

I wish there was a way to smooth the transition to home. I thought all would be well, once I got home. Wasn't prepared for the loneliness. It was wonderful to be with my family, but so overwhelming.

van damn · 10-28-2007, 03:29 PM

Me too.

Told ya I'd be back.

quad79 · 10-28-2007, 03:31 PM

Thanks you guys, ya'll are great!

teena · 10-28-2007, 03:35 PM

Hey, Shannon! I'm Teena...not sci, but have birth defect of hip/arthritis...

I live in NC, so howdy, neighbor...

Take care and God bless...Glad you found CC.

Teena

RehabRhino · 10-28-2007, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quad79

You think home will be so much better, but you're left just thinking "wtf now?"

Ain't that the truth.

CareCure, and the inspiration of certain members in particular, saved me from my own apathy

Juke_spin · 10-28-2007, 05:56 PM

For myself and pretty much the whole damned community a great big THANKS to you - and welcome to our big, divese, nutzo family.

darrel · 10-28-2007, 08:42 PM

welcome, you slipped in so easally I thought you had been here longer than me..

ala · 10-28-2007, 09:41 PM

Awww, We love you too sister Shannon. I think you'll find more friends, bothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, mothers and fathers here. Welcome to the family.

smokymtn memories · 10-29-2007, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RehabRhino

Ain't that the truth.

CareCure, and the inspiration of certain members in particular, saved me from my own apathy

Could'nt have said it any better.

10-28-2007, 02:57 PM	#1
quad79 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,843	To Care Cure.. I started my journey in the "SCI community" a year and half ago. I was "quadded" and sent out into life. I stayed busy w/ rehab the first few months and even stayed @ a nursing facility/ rehab until my home was accessible. I stayed strong for my family and I guess b/c I was scared of what would happen if I lost it. While in the nursing facility, I met many worse off than myself and tried to inspire them and lift their spirits.I stayed so occupied, I left no room to think about me. Then I went home...... So many of you know the lonesome and overwhelming feelings that being home gives. You think home will be so much better, but you're left just thinking "wtf now?". Slowly I started trying to pick upthe pieces and learning new techniques for living. I still kept a huge smile w/ my family and while visiting the nursing facilty I'd left. I even started mentoring new quads while I was battling depression. I longed for people like me I could lean on.I searched for forums only to find those that were practicly inactive or not for me.Then I found Care Cure. I was amazed @ all the threads as I lurked before posting. I don't even think I introduced myself. Anyhoo, I'm impressed by the family atmosphere(fights and crazy posts included). Many of you have inspired me. Knowing I can click on CC everyday to get some comfort, surrounded w/ people like me is an amazing feeling. I just wanted to say thank you to those that make this site! Shannon,28 c6/7 married 6 1/2 years to Dustin mother to 5dogs, 3 cats and a parrot previous Vet Tech, Adoption Coordinator for a Spay/Neuter clinic animal advocate and lover volunteer and future something all around people person __________________ ______________________________________ Proud owner of an AR15

10-28-2007, 03:28 PM	#2
betheny Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Oklahoma,USA Posts: 18,333	You and I have a lot in common. Can't believe you were born in 79, I was in college by then LOL! Glad you found us. It's a huge relief to know we're not alone. The first year post-SCI, I couldn't read CC. Just couldn't believe this had happened, that this was my life. Reading about real people experiencing all the complications was a lot harder than hearing about them in rehab. Eventually I came to grips and realized all those real-life experiences might well save my life. I wish there was a way to smooth the transition to home. I thought all would be well, once I got home. Wasn't prepared for the loneliness. It was wonderful to be with my family, but so overwhelming. __________________ Blog: Does This Wheelchair Make My Ass Look Fat?

10-28-2007, 03:29 PM	#3
van damn Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 6,383	Me too. Told ya I'd be back. __________________ Be yourself!!! http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/vandamnwcbb/ BMF Sports & LiftWithoutLimits Sponsored Athlete http://www.bmfsports.com/ATHLETES.php www.genegvd.com

10-28-2007, 03:31 PM	#4
quad79 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,843	Thanks you guys, ya'll are great! __________________ ______________________________________ Proud owner of an AR15

10-28-2007, 05:56 PM	#7
Juke_spin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 8,265	For myself and pretty much the whole damned community a great big THANKS to you - and welcome to our big, divese, nutzo family. __________________ "The world will not perish for want of wonders but for want of wonder." J.B.S.Haldane

10-28-2007, 03:35 PM	#5
teena Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,333	Hey, Shannon! I'm Teena...not sci, but have birth defect of hip/arthritis... I live in NC, so howdy, neighbor... Take care and God bless...Glad you found CC. Teena

10-28-2007, 08:42 PM	#8
darrel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb, Il Posts: 2,063	welcome, you slipped in so easally I thought you had been here longer than me..

10-28-2007, 09:41 PM	#9
ala Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,513	Awww, We love you too sister Shannon. I think you'll find more friends, bothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, mothers and fathers here. Welcome to the family.

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