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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,488 Disability Gamechanger
    I'm sorry to hear that @shazzawood. Have you tried joining any online social groups for people based in your area? That can be a good way of meeting new people who are keen to build friendships either online or in-person. Are you a member of any clubs, or able to attend any classes? Meeting people through a shared hobby is another good way of connecting with likeminded people.
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  • shazzawood
    shazzawood Community member Posts: 30 Connected
    Thankyou tori ..when my confidence builds back up I will look for things in my community.this site is my first on line site which I am enjoying the experience so far..in time I will look into others
  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,652 Disability Gamechanger
    Glad to hear you are enjoying the community @shazzawood :) 
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  • dave392
    dave392 Community member Posts: 42 Courageous
    Hi before my disabilities I was very active football referee hgv driver now I’m lucky to get down stairs from my flat fingers crossed things may improve when I get my surgeries for my cervical spine and hips although lungs will never get better,but I try to stay positive knowing tomorrow is a new day 
  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Community member Posts: 13,368 Disability Gamechanger
    I think by definition disability affects everyone who is disabled. If it didn't they wouldn't be disabled.

    If someone had a problem that meant they couldn't walk along a tight rope, or eat sushi, for example, and that was the extent of their problems, not much adjustment is needed to life a normal life, so they are not really disabled.

    However by definition being disabled means most of us have issues with doing basic things that "able bodied (and minded)" people do every day and take for granted - could be any of eating, sleeping, walking, driving, socialising, working etc. and many more.
  • kelics
    kelics Community member Posts: 84 Courageous
  • kelics
    kelics Community member Posts: 84 Courageous

    Ok I decided to write a more specific comment rather than just 'of course it does".


    I used to be quite healthy and active and free until about my mid 20's. Now I have Progressive MS and literally the whole world is upside down, my disability affects me in every way, both physically and mentaly. Everything is tough, the disease is progressing, and living with the thoughts that you are 32 and might not be able to move again at one point of your life is a bit scary not gonna lie, but there's always hope that this will never happen :D. I look perfectly normal so maybe some think I just have a sore leg, and have such an easy life sitting at home, but the reality is the only time I'm not suffering is when my conscience is asleep.


    To end it on a positive note, I do hope some day my mind will find some peace.


    Have a great day everyone!

    Peace out \/

  • WestHam06
    WestHam06 Community member, Scope Volunteer Posts: 1,396 Pioneering
    Hi @Channi,
                         Thank you for sharing a little about yourself. Please can I ask, what music do you enjoy listening too? Also, please can I ask, do you have a favourite movie? Thank you.

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