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Paralysis

Since I became paralysed I've lost the will to use it My instinct, my never say never, my last minute don't give a damn, now just a gurgle in a draining sink I'd say to the wife, let's stay here, book a room, a night of passion, not a care in the drop of a beat Now I must pre-book, distinctly decide, accessible doors and not to forget the supps, the lube and an inco sheet The cage maybe open but the beast is still asleep, only awoken by a blue pill for the night A reliance now dependant on who signs the scribble, paid for by the NHS and who's not feeling to tight Are there steps and is it really going to be worth it the struggle, the helping out and sometimes feeling like a useless tit OK, so its not really that bad I just emphasis the crap points that sometimes make me sad But its a new way of life you really had better believe to have back what I had before, yes I often do grieve but there is no going back as it is what it is keep your head up, keep your heart strong and try and regain that lost fizz JJB
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john-bartholomew
45 / M / Cambridge
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Written by
john-bartholomew
45 / M / Cambridge
Published
Jul 24, 2018
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I've seen many politicians paralyzed in the legs as myself, but I've seen more of them who were paralyzed in the head - George C. Wallace

People get in auto accidents, they're paralyzed for life. I got hurt worse getting married - Jake LaMotta

Some people are walking around with full use of their bodies and they're more paralyzed than I am - Christopher Reeve

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