Tag Archives: quadriplegic
How Does Your Son Cope
Chad was only 10 months old at the time of the accident which, some would say, is a blessing in disguise. He does not remember me to be any different so he has nothing to compare me to. To him, … Continue reading
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Tagged Chad Ross Todd, parenting, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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Ask Me
Humans, by nature, are curious. We are also quick to notice differences and then become inquisitive. As a result of my disability, I have been asked many questions. I don’t mind. Questions provide an invitation for you to get to … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa Young Round Square Conference, Penryn College, quadriplegic, questions, Tracy Todd
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The Red Room
The bedroom light went off. Not long afterwards, I became aware of her presence in my room. I knew immediately that it was her. She has an unmistakable, distinctive sound – instantly recognizable and highly annoying. I sighed – loudly … Continue reading
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Tagged bondage, Christian, Dominatrix, Fetish, grey, mosquito, pain, paralysed, quadriplegic, red room, ritual, sex, Tracy Todd
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Gentleman, Goodbye
We made eye contact. I held his gaze, firm and steady, for what felt like the longest time ever. His unique, green eyes looked familiar and ever-adoring. There was no mistaking his love for me – a love so pure … Continue reading
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Tagged assisted suicide, dog, euthanasia, great Dane, Matfield, paralysed, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd
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Blog Value
I haven’t written a blog post in a long time, I know. And I must apologise. I can give you many reasons why but they will just all seem like excuses. So, I’m not even going to try. The purpose … Continue reading
Run. Run. Run.
In the early hours of the morning, not able to sleep, as usual, I was online, catching up on some reading of other’s blog posts. Kristin of Halfway to Normal wrote a post about why she does not run. Anything … Continue reading
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Tagged Comrades Marathon, exercise, inspiration, motivation, paralysed, quadriplegic, running, Tracy Todd
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Toilet Talk
Human beings are really strange creatures. We are the only species on the planet who feel the need to hide in tiny, walled-up cubicles, preferably soundproof and well-ventilated, to do our business. Depending on gender, likes, dislikes or OCD’s we … Continue reading
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Tagged defecating, elephant, paralyzed, pee, poo, quadriplegic, toilet, Tracy Todd, urinate
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Ignorance
Recently, I was reminded that ignorance can give rise to many unnecessary, unfounded fears. Chad’s school often plays sport against teams from upcountry. As parents, we are expected to host at least two children from the visiting school for the … Continue reading
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Tagged bias, disability, discrimination, ignorance, judgmental, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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Hang on…
I haven’t written in a long while, I know. I’m sorry. Almost every day, someone new subscribes to my blog. Usually that brings me great joy – a sense of achievement. Amazing. Somebody actually wants to read what I have … Continue reading
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Tagged inspiration, inspirational speaker, paralysed, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd
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Dear Body
Dear Body I’m sorry that I hurt you by breaking our neck all those years ago. I was young, with an arrogant attitude to life that I was invincible. I didn’t appreciate your youthful beauty at the time, I know, … Continue reading
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Tagged human body, MRI scans, quadriplegic, spasms, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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