Confucius once said, “It does not matter how slow you go, as long as you do not stop.” So, what does that mean? It’s pretty self-explanatory, but it’s definitely something to live by, to cherish, and to always keep in mind. No matter the obstacle that you face, keep moving forward until you surmount said […]
Category Archives: GCP Blog
Success and Failure
This time, two years ago, I might have laughed in the face of anyone who told me I would be where I am now. Certain aspects of my life seemed like a continuous spiral downward and even the simplest and smallest tasks became, well, painful. I had complete lack of motivation to do anything, to […]
Civil War Amputees
Trigger Warning There was a new discovery recently that kind of touched my heart in a weird painful way. I was scrolling through the depths of the internet finding new stories to write about and voila there it was just on the surface. Reading article after article I began to learn things that I hadn’t […]
Phantom Pain
Phantom pain is pain that feels like it is coming from a part of the body that isn’t there. If you are an amputee then you probably know all too well what phantom pain is and if you’re not an amputee and just tuning in to gain a little knowledge I will oblige and […]
Check Socket
A check socket is typically clear so that your Prosthetist can view all the pressure that is exerted on the residual limb prior to the fabrication of your temporary prosthesis. This is an important step in making sure that all the measurements and adjustments are correct when making your “finalized’ prosthesis. During […]
To-Do List
I’ve been so busy lately with getting the last of my furniture moved into the new place that I’ve gotten a little sidetrack. Now that everything is finally winding down I can finally catch back up. Below I will share things that I would like to do before the time I’ve turned 30. […]
A Late Father’s Day Note
I’ve never been good at remembering things. I lose my keys daily and forget to brush my hair. But I do remember you, the little that I can remember anyway, a mere handful of times that I’ve seen you. This isn’t about you though. This is about him. He who, instead of leaving […]
Disability
(repost) “Disability – lack of adequate power, strength, or physical or mental ability; incapacity.” Oh, Dictionary, how very wrong you are indeed… When I was a child, like all small children, I stared at people who were different. My intrusiveness struck me silent and stiff as I watched their mannerisms. I’d like to say that they […]
Confidence is Key
Confidence – n. 1.) Full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing. 2.) Belief in oneself and one’s power or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance. I suppose you could say, “Confidence is Key,” is my life’s motto. I know, I know – it sounds a little lame in […]
Peer Mentor and Support
At some point, whether you were born as an amputee or are an amputee because of a traumatic event, you may have found yourself feeling alone. Even in a crowded room full of people who are giving their love and support to you, praying for you, helping you… I know because I’ve been […]