Whether diabetics or accident victims, many people have to deal with the frightening fact that they have to have a limb amputated. Whether you are a family member, friend or even a caregiver, oftentimes, you don’t know to help them cope. Here is some advice on the subject. I truly hope it helps someone. Imagine, ...
Being an amputee is not easy; while I have a sense of humor about it there are times when my emotions get the best of me. Post amputation I was fine mentally; there was a small nagging voice that echoed “you will never be normal again, ever”. Over time I learned to ignore that pestering ...
Several elements of yakuza, or Japanese mafia, initiation rituals can be traced back to the rituals used by ancient samurai warriors. During a yakuza initiation ceremony, the initiate will sit across from his organizational father figure, or “oyabun”, while a mix of sake (Japanese alcohol), salt, and fish scales is prepared. Due to the massive ...
Coming up on my one year anniversary of losing the lower part of my left leg I’ve had more than a few people ask me what I wanted as a gift. I found it really odd that someone would want to buy me something on the anniversary of my amputation. But hey, it’s not like ...
You have probably never even heard of the Amputation “Diet” before. I didn’t hear of it either, until I accidentally came across it while browsing through Google in search of a new, safe diet. What I learned was quite shocking to me. I never realized that there were people who were willing to go as ...
I have a clear memory of Zuki sitting with me in the garden last summer. Someone pulled to the side of the road. Instantly, Zuki charged off to investigate. I simply looked up and said ‘Zu.’ She stopped dead and raced back. She did so with confidence and joy, clearly as happy to return to ...
In recent years there has been an increase in elective amputation. There are several causes for this, Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID) and several different fetishes being the main two. Body Integrity Identity Disorder A relatively new disorder, Body Integrity Identity Disorder is currently being discussed and defined by psychologists and psychiatrists. They are seeking ...