Tag Archives: disabled
Walking on Wheels
If the prospect of being transferred into a wheelchair lifts one’s spirit it says something. For me it speaks of a temporary relief from the absolute frustration of not being able to move any part of my body below my … Continue reading
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Tagged disabled, mobility one, paralysed, Permobil, quadriplegic, Suzuki, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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A Punch in the Face
This week a story touched a raw nerve deep within my being, hauling up emotions I thought I had long dealt with and buried. Well, obviously not, because I have been overcome by grief. The story is about a lady … Continue reading
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Tagged custody, disability, disabled, divorce, life lessons, parenting, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd
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Sink Your Teeth into This.
A letter to my son’s orthodontist. Dear Doctor You came highly recommended by my dentist, whom I trust. Being a caring, conscientious mother, I immediately called to make an appointment for my son, Chad. The first question I asked the … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, chad todd, dentist, disabled, orthodontics, orthodontist, power wheelchair, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd, wheelchair friendly
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Dear Able-Body
Dear Able-Body These are in no specific order of importance. They are all important because they affect me and I am important. Please don’t label me disabled. Have you ever looked up the word in the dictionary? The following is … Continue reading
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Tagged disabled, do's and don'ts, paralysed, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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Interview with quadriplegic Tracy Todd
by Nadine Visagie of suite101.com On 20 March 2010, Nadine Visagie of suite101.com, an international networking portal for enquiring minds, conducted an interview with Tracy Todd. From this, two articles have been published at suite101.com, namely: Living life to the … Continue reading
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Tagged disabled, frustration, fulfilled, intimate, love, motivation, paralysed, quadriplegic, sensual, sex, spinal cord, Tracy Todd, woman
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Just Feel
I stumbled upon an article on women24.com by the candid and courageous Lili Radloff called Masturbation is a Sin? I found it an insightful, thought-provoking and somewhat amusing read. The article obviously struck a chord with readers because many left … Continue reading
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Tagged disabled, fulfilled, love, masturbation, quadriplegic, self, sensual, sex, sexy, sin, Tracy Todd, wheelchair, woman
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It’s Feeding Time
Have you ever taken note of how people eat? The next time you are sitting around a dinner table just take a few moments to quietly observe the differences in people’s eating habits. You will be surprised. They may be … Continue reading
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Tagged disabled, eat, eating, feeder, feeding, food, frustration, habits, quadriplegic, Tracy Todd, wheelchair, woman
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Tracy Todd – Brave Lotus Flower 