Re: Crowds/asking for help

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am a 57 (darn) female with CMT and a spinal cord damage. I find that

there are alot of lovely people out there (as well as the cruel insensitive

ones who I try to ignore) that will help. My friends all are ready to give me a

helping hand but sometimes I have to ask as they do not always know when I

need it. Steps without a railing are impossible for me so I have to ask. Over

the years I really have learned that I just need to open my mouth and there is

an arm.

Walking is a problem in general for me because of the spinal cord damage

and the bilateral triple arthrodesis I have had due to CMT. Pain is something

I have learned to live with but it is always a challenge especially in places

such as Disneyland which also adds the heat factor. I use a cane for balance

and I sometimes resort to a wheelchair when time is of the essence but

usually try to stiff lip it and move one leg in front of the other til I get

there.

Bless you all and - keep going!

Candy