04-09-2016, 03:12 PM
Good morning to EveryoneÂ
Introductions.... I never know what to say. Â (I'm bit shy until I get to know people, then it's all good)
I was injured on the job. Unfortunately, due to the accident, I have permanent disabilities.
Among other problems, I have a chronic, progressive neuro-muscular disease which is very painful. Â Gradually I'm losing my ability to function. Â Trying to accept and cope with this situation and being disabled at too young an age (IMHO)
Being sedentary is very difficult for me. I was on the go constantly, working and as parent who gave neighborhood kids rides, etc.
I always enjoyed outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, climbing, liked traveling different places & new experiences....
Most of my former activities, my stress outlets, I can no longer enjoy.  My children are grown with families of their own.
Now I look to the internet for social interactions, information, entertainment, and so on.Â
I enjoy reading, music, movies, philosophy, history, and really any intelligent conversation - the more topics the better, as my mind is bored so often, looking for stimulation. I've found some interesting things (quantum tunneling, hmm)  Yes, I get desperate to distract myself. LOL  My injury was years ago so I've had lot of time to fill, especially since I have insomnia.
I'm a good listener and spent much of my life helping people, I Really miss that. The sense I'm making a difference in this world for good, helping others. Instead of feeling like a burden because there is so much I can't do anymore.
Maybe I'm not able to do much (but type?) however, I still like to help people when I can - even if it's online, instead of "hands on".
I've heard good things about this forum and look forward to getting to know members, making new friends.
If I can provide info, encouragement or just "listen", please don't hesitate to contact me - when I've been here long enough to do that.
Helping other people.... Helps me. Â Â
Thank you for accepting me into this community and offering me "refuge from the storm" of my life.
Peace.
Introductions.... I never know what to say. Â (I'm bit shy until I get to know people, then it's all good)
I was injured on the job. Unfortunately, due to the accident, I have permanent disabilities.
Among other problems, I have a chronic, progressive neuro-muscular disease which is very painful. Â Gradually I'm losing my ability to function. Â Trying to accept and cope with this situation and being disabled at too young an age (IMHO)
Being sedentary is very difficult for me. I was on the go constantly, working and as parent who gave neighborhood kids rides, etc.
I always enjoyed outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, climbing, liked traveling different places & new experiences....
Most of my former activities, my stress outlets, I can no longer enjoy.  My children are grown with families of their own.
Now I look to the internet for social interactions, information, entertainment, and so on.Â
I enjoy reading, music, movies, philosophy, history, and really any intelligent conversation - the more topics the better, as my mind is bored so often, looking for stimulation. I've found some interesting things (quantum tunneling, hmm)  Yes, I get desperate to distract myself. LOL  My injury was years ago so I've had lot of time to fill, especially since I have insomnia.
I'm a good listener and spent much of my life helping people, I Really miss that. The sense I'm making a difference in this world for good, helping others. Instead of feeling like a burden because there is so much I can't do anymore.
Maybe I'm not able to do much (but type?) however, I still like to help people when I can - even if it's online, instead of "hands on".
I've heard good things about this forum and look forward to getting to know members, making new friends.
If I can provide info, encouragement or just "listen", please don't hesitate to contact me - when I've been here long enough to do that.
Helping other people.... Helps me. Â Â
Thank you for accepting me into this community and offering me "refuge from the storm" of my life.
Peace.
"Let your tongue speak what your heart thinks." --Davy Crockett
It is Well with My Soul 
