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Hi, my name is Retrovertigo!

Hi there. Found this place as I'm desperately looking for answers, and from some forum posts, it seems there are peope here who know their onions

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Good Afternoon & Welcome 🙏🙏
Please please let me know what answers do you currently need ???
Not 2 sure about the “Onions” mind you!!!!!
@steve51
Welcome to the community. We are a friendly bunch, do let us know if you have any questions.
Disability Gamechanger - 2019
I didn't start life being disabled. I was an active person, who liked to be a bit of a daredevil! I was young and basically thought I was invincible. But that ended up being my undoing when I had a motorcycle accident.
I had to have my left arm reattached at the elbow, which means although it may seem to be a "normal" arm, it isn't anymore. I also broke my neck and my back, but thankfully the vertebrae didn't move and cause any paralysis. But they now cause me a lot of pain and I'm on pretty strong pain meds.
I also damaged my legs pretty badly and so walking is always painful now. The trouble I face the most, is that dressed, in long trousers and a long sleeved shirt, is that I look "normal" and so to outsiders I look perfect fit and healthy. Which can be a real setback when trying to get help with benefits etc.
But that's enough for now, it's turning into an essay
I live alone, but thankfully my cousin lives in the flat next door, so I have readily available help whenever I need it. Which is a huge weight off my mind, as I'm a quiet, shy person, and having somebody come in doing things for me, isn't something I'd fancy if I'm honest.
Disability Gamechanger - 2019
With some of the backpay I have recieved, I intend to treat them, and pay them back some of the money as well