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Advantages of Being a Quadriplegic
It’s easy to focus on what’s wrong in your life and most people would think that it’s inconceivable to find anything positive about being a quadriplegic. But when I started writing a list of advantages of being paralysed from the … Continue reading
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Driving Miss Tracy
I don’t have a driver’s license. It expired quite some time back already. When it did, it felt like another piece of my identity had been lost forever. It’s devastating, knowing that there is no way I can ever get … Continue reading
Breakdown
After spending a wonderful weekend in Pretoria, celebrating my birthday with special friends and spending time watching my son play cricket, we were back on the road travelling home early on Sunday afternoon. I was sitting in the front passenger … Continue reading
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Tagged breakdown, combi, highway, paralysed, quadriplegic, tow truck, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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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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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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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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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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Quadriplegia for Dummies
Quadriplegia (my life) For Dummies (yeah YOU). It took me a long time to understand what it means to be a quadriplegic. Most of you cannot begin to imagine what my life is like. I’m assuming that many people would … Continue reading
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Tagged bladder, bowel, catheter, catheterization, pain, paraplegia, paraplegic, pressure sores, quadriplegia, quadriplegic, sex, spinal cord injury, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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A Feast of Trials
This weekend, I was invited out to dinner with some very dear friends. I never hesitated and accepted the invitation, gratefully – especially since I have been suffering from a severe bout of cabin fever lately. If truth be told, … Continue reading
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Tagged cabin fever, combi, disabled parking, inspiration, motivation, quadriplegic, ramps, Tracy Todd, transport, wheelchair
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Cabin Fever
I have a beautiful house. I’m spoilt. I know. And I am appreciative. Promise. It’s not perfect. The only thing it really lacks is a view – and someone special – but that’s a story for another day. Otherwise, the … Continue reading
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Tagged cabin fever, handyman, home improvements, house, independence, inspiration, motivation, paralyzed, quadriplegic, Suzuki wheelchair, Tracy Todd, wheelchair
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Tracy Todd – Brave Lotus Flower 