I have not been able to drive for 18 months now and have to depend on my teenage sons to drive me everywhere.

At the beginning I spent 3 months in bed and my son had to feed me, take care of the bills house etc. After that he had to take me to all of my appoints (sometimes 4 or 5 a week).

He has his own life and has to make a lot of accommodations to do everything. I feel guilty that it is too much for him, he also does errands for my elderly mother and drive my youngest around.

In the last few months I have been allowed to take a bus and I have really enjoyed the independence and just getting out of the house. Sometimes I will just go down to MacDonald's for a drink and sit there.

The other night my son let me drive just down a quiet road, I could not believe how much I enjoyed and missed just getting in the car and going somewhere. You really miss your independence and going somewhere when you want to and not when it fits in with others.

Due to my vision issues my reaction in a car slower than desired and I still believe that streets with a lot of cars is too much distraction for me.

My OT is hoping to get me driving lessons and you can get tested to see how you drive with a disability.

It is certainly a hugh adjustment to your life style, but hopefully in time we will both be driving.