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A Leg with No Name
I’ve never named my prosthesis, which, if you know me, is strange. I named my tumour... “Bowashin”. My residual limb goes by the handle of “Forest Stump”.
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Body Positivity - the Movement and the Message
Swimming pools, shower stalls, and sleep-overs. Three of my harshest childhood fears. After I lost both arms I mean. Four decades later, it's hard to remember why they caused such anxiety.
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Celebrating Ampuversaries
Celebrating or simply remembering specific dates and milestones hold significant power. It allows us to look back and see how far we have come.
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Dialogue on Dating
My name is Marina, and I’m 21 years old. I was born with bilateral lower extremity abnormalities. I had a bilateral above-knee amputation when I was fourteen months old.
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Fox Costume Critics
We all need heroes. This kid picked a damn good one. His care for the cause won’t get closeted after Halloween. But if it’s any consolation, his costume will.
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Personal Prying in Public Places
Dear Friendly Stranger: I just wanted to drop you a note to remark on our wonderful encounter over the weekend.
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Say What?
It happened more than 20 years ago but I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember how nauseating it felt maybe more than anything.
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