Melissa
Location:
Long Island, New York
Your Disability
Hip Disarticulation
How long have you been an amputee?
0-1 year
How did you become disabled?
Osteogenic Sarcoma / infections
What type(s) of prosthesis do you use?
NONE (have a c-leg/don't use it)
About Me
I take after two very strong woman, my mother and grandmother. I'm hoping my two daughters will follow in our footsteps. My grandmother's favorite saying was "have a positive mental attitude"....and about negative thoughts "push it away".
Music
Pop. I've seen just about every popular singer in concert in NYC.
TV
I got hooked on Survivor and American Idol with my daughter. Watch all HBO Original Series. Grey's Anatomy, House, Desperate Housewives....
Books
I wish I had time to read books other than Dr. Seuss, Barney and Mickey Mouse. I just bought a book written by an amputee called "It's Just A Matter of Balance", but I haven't had time to read it yet.
Likes
My iPod, laptop & digital camera. Playing Guitar Hero on Playstation 2 with my daugher (LOL).
Dislikes
When people give me dirty looks when I pull into the handicapped parking space.
Hobbies
Cooking, Photography, going to my daughters softball games (LOL). Shopping. Gardening. The beach.
Heroes
My amazing doctor! My mother and grandmother. My children.
Here For
Friendships, Networking
Relationship Status
Married
Orientation
Straight
Children
Proud Parent
Number of Children
2
Body Type
Slim / Slender
Height
5'8"
Religion
Not Specified
Ethnicity
Not Specified
Smoke
No
Drink
Socially
Yes, there are some real sickos that need to get a life out there Melissa. Sorry this happened to you. )-:
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