One thing about becoming an amputee is that there is literally this whole new world that you’ve just become a part of. It can get a little scary sometimes and you might find yourself clueless, like me. Even now, I’m learning new things while doing research for this blog. Like, WOW, who knew […]
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6 Months
I’m not sure if any of you know the song “Ironic,” by Alanis Morissette – but that’s sort of how my life has been going for the last, hmm, week or so I suppose. It’s like all I really need is a dang knife and all I have are spoons. Let’s just say, this gal’s […]
Solutions to Common Issues with Prosthetics
Something that Gulf Coast Prosthetics takes immense pride in is the ability to create and provide the best solutions to amputees in and around the greater Houston area as well as providing above and beyond customer service. Though, as prosthetic technology evolves and even when the customer service is great there will always be […]
School is in Session
To update you all on the recent events in my life I’ll start off with the obvious (title). I’ve finally registered for my next semester of school and I am extremely excited and so ready. Who knows… Maybe I will be overloaded with anxiety, hustling through classes, and trying to squeeze those procrastinated exams […]
Learning to Walk with a Prosthetic Limb
Losing a lower limb can be a very life-changing and in turn, creates this huge emotional rollercoaster. I’m sure you might be feeling a little anxious about your journey to walking again with the help of prosthetics. This is extremely understandable, I am really anxious, myself. The process of fitting, the process of standing […]
Beach Bum
Over the weekend, my little family and I went to the beach. We had been planning on taking this trip for quite a while and each day that brought us closer to it came as a continuously bigger wave of emotion. This was the very first time that I had been to the […]
Preparing Your Child with Limb Loss
Being a child, I remember how excited I was to start school for the first time. It was a whole new world and it was opening its ever-evolving doors for me. On the other hand, my Mom had worries. That’s the “parent thing” to do anyway, right? Having a child with […]
You’ll Find a Way
When you’re feeling at your lowest, at your saddest – when you feel like you just keep failing, there is one thing you should always remember: You WILL find a way. Lately, I’ve been feeling a little down. Crying a little, laughing a little, eat a little too many Cheez-Its, if you know […]
6 Things I’ve Learned After My Amputation
1.) The little things that affected my life in such a big way, weren’t really important to begin with. They were all just preconceived notions that I let hold power over me. 2.) A world in which disability is accepted in all forms is not quite achieved, it’s sad really, and I had never thought […]
Resources for Disabled Veterans
In lieu of it being Independence Day yesterday, I have gathered a list of things to help our fellow disabled veterans. You have served, protected, and fought for our freedom, and conquered insurmountable challenges all for your family, your friends, and your country. So, how do you navigate all of the challenges you […]