Bessie Blount was an African American woman who led a life that was dedicated to helping those in need. She is considered by many to be a role model for all women and all African Americans because of her extraordinary dedication to her work. Bessie Blount was born in Hickory, Virginia on November 24, 1914. ...
Massage therapy is not just for relaxation purposes at a spa, it can also be beneficial for relief from pain. One area worth looking at concerns amputee patients. Many people have to undergo surgery to get a limb removed. According to the National Limb Loss Information Center in the U.S. alone there are over one ...
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 ...
Losing a lower limb can seem overwhelming. You always have the “I’m never going to feel normal” and “I will never be whole again” ideology haunting you. One of the ways to combat post-amputation depression is to try to remain active. Your physical therapists can offer solid suggestions and ideas but ultimately it is up ...
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 ...
What is acrotomophilia? It is defined as a sexual attraction to those who have an amputation. It is considered a fetish but can be so deep rooted that the individual can not satisfy sexual urges or desires with someone that is not an amputee. Being a BKA (below knee amputee), I was literally thrown into ...
Before we begin, allow me to give you a little background. I, myself, have never had a limb amputated, and so I am going to try and do my best to avoid writing about aspects of the experience that only an amputee could rightfully express, such as the physical or mental pain that one is ...
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 ...
Live dolphins are relatively easy to train, and these aquatic mammals combine a graceful, sleek appearance with an apparently friendly nature. Because of this, they are popular in aquatic shows and circuses. These appealing creatures have also made their mark on Hollywood cinema. Three remarkable movies that feature dolphins are “Flipper,” “The Cove” and “Dolphin ...
