that was my problem to.i became disable at 52yrs..that was a major shock for me.what i did was a simple solution.i just join the "YMCA".yes i know your disable and so am i.i just found things i can do and most of all ,now i have new friends.i go everyday.even if i dont exercise,good place to use the "spa"and to interact with people.they come from all walks of life

Thanks Don. I work out a a rehab center called the Challenge Center. They only work with stroke survivors. I know I have gone from barely able to stand and do 2 minutes on the elliptical to doing 20 minutes. We were talking about it the other day.

The Center is like an extended family of people who "get"it. My wife and I just had a talk before that she is getting tired of me having such a negative attitude. Look at me.. All I do is take up space. I have worked all my life. Babysitting, paper route, mowing lawns, shoveling snow etc. I can't believe the stuff my old employer said about me. And they had no backup documentation.

My wife said I go to my fencing tournaments. 3 tournaments a year. Once again, spending time with people in a chair and get it. Can't somebody fix me?

that sounds just about likr me(or anyone else )i to was very difficult for me to start a new."New
friends,places i go now,using the "ymca"alot,etc,was a big new challenge for me (and others).also coming here alot..i like to listen to people here,even if i dont have advice i like being here and lending and ear to those who just wants so one to listen to them.

As my wife was leaving to go on errands she told me "That's why we don't take you anywhere, you can't walk." (that far)

I wish we could all fix each other. I would if I could, I feel like humpy dumpty myself at times.....ginnie