Posted by Alara on April 6, 2003, at 7:33:47
In reply to Lou's response to Questionmark's question » Questionmark, posted by Lou Pilder on April 1, 2003, at 16:28:10
Lou, that's an inspiring story. I once had a workmate who was witty, intelligent and a gorgeous person to boot. He also had cerebral palsy which affected one side of his body, leaving him semi-crippled in one arm and hand.
When I met him I never thought much about his disability. He was just Brett, my good mate.After I got to know Brett a little better, I learned that he (at the age of 27) had previously struggled with drug addiction, depression and gambling for many years. He had believed that it was `too late' to overcome his disability and tried to rebel against it as a consequence. He almost destroyed himself in the process.
Today Brett is a successful counsellor. Some people notice his disability because he can't control the position or movements of his hand - but most don't even regard him as `disabled'.
If Helen Keller could succeed as a person who was both deaf and blind, then the average person with depression or anxiety problems can also expect to have a lot of potential.
I just turned 33 and have finally realised that it is not over: Life begins when you want it to.
Questionmark, you can be the person that you want to be. Just listen to your heart.
We all get jaded at times but, if we push ahead, we can look forward to fulfilling lives.
Best wishes,
Alara
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