Hi Alissa,

I'm a polio survivor; not the same as SCI of course but we all share
some similiar experiences. I'm a 'lifer' using braces and crutches,
but PPS has me wheeling more these days. Not sure my experiences with
braces would be helpful but I'll try to answer any questions you
might have. I'm not online often, but love chatting...and email too.
You'll find lots of new friends online; just takes some time and
patience.

Nan

--- In womenwithsci@yahoogroups.com, "alissa7455" <alissa7455@y...>
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> Hey Karen,
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> I am also new to all of this. I am newly injured this past March
> from a fall from a loft. I also feel the same way as you do about
> wanting to be involved in more chatting. I have found a great site
> on Yahoo. Its in the disabled chat room. Not everyone in there
has
> suffered a SCI, but there are alot of great people in there. My
> level of injury is T-12 L-1 incomplete. I have alot of sensation
> and alot of movement in my left leg, but none in the right one. I
> have begun walking with braces. Its so hard, but I hope it will
get
> alot easier when I get stronger. I am 24. How old are u? Hope to
> hear from you soon. Keep up the good work.
> Alissa
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> --- In womenwithsci@yahoogroups.com, "Karen" <chadnkaren01@w...>
> wrote:
> > I just joined this group, but it seems like there just isn't much
> > activity. Is there any other forums or chats where I can go???
> Also...
> > What is everyone's injury level, and how long have you had SCI?
> > Mine happened this past April 24th. ATV accident. I have an L3
> burst
> > fracture. L2-5 fusion. Stood up all by myself today for the first
> > time. :) Also just began treatment for post traumatic anxiety
> > disorder.Has anyone else gone through this? Thanks!!!
> >
> > ~~~Karen