Steph
    Location: USA
    Your Disability left leg knee disartic
    How long have you been an amputee? 10-20 years
    How did you become disabled? birth defect, amputation was my choice
    What type(s) of prosthesis do you use? an awesome c-leg
    About Me I love dogs. I love to write. I have two fish named Percy and Chandler. I have one more year left at college. I'm studying Business. My favorite place in the world is St. Louis. I like to watch movies. I like to go hiking. I keep a tally of how many metal detectors I've set off.
    Music Michael Buble, Relient K, Lifehouse, Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, lots more
    Movies many many many many....
    TV Supernatural, White Collar, The Office, Scrubs, CSI, Burn Notice, Third Watch, Psych, many more...
    Books Sherlock Holmes, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Captivating, and most anything by David Baldacci, CS Lewis, and Max Lucado
    Likes writing, being outside, swimming, learning, reading, being around dogs
    Dislikes raisins
    Hobbies writing, working with dogs
    Vices chocolate
    Virtues hhmmm....i would have to say my passion for certain things
    Heroes My Dad, my brother, my Mom, my Grandpa
    Here For Friendships
    Relationship Status Single
    Orientation Straight
    Children Maybe Someday
    Body Type Not Specified
    Height 5'6"
    Religion Christian - other
    Ethnicity Not Specified
    Smoke No
    Drink No

    Most Common Comment

    Sunday, June 13, 2010, 6:13 PM [General]

    In the summer time, when I wear shorts a lot, the most common comment I get is some variation of "Looks like you do pretty well with that."

    What's the most common comment you get?

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    Calling all entrepreneurs, designers, craftsmen…everyone!

    Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 2:31 PM [General]

    We, the amputee community, need a hero! Okay, that’s a little too dramatic, but we do need someone passionate about owning a business, someone passionate about design and function, someone passionate about…shoes. Yes, we need a new company with shoes designed specifically for amputees. Here’s what brought this idea on, it’s raining like crazy where I live, so I continually see the girls walking around campus in rain boots. I’ll admit it, I’m jealous! I want some cute rain boots with stripes or some other unique design on them. Enter the challenge; I can’t put one on my left foot. Granted, I’ve not actually tried yet, but I do know it would be far more trouble then its worth if it is even possible. What I need, is some cute rain boots with a zipper down the side. I’m sure this isn’t the only shoe challenge I’ve had, or will have. It just got me thinking, we need a company that can specially design shoes, and maybe clothes too, to provide the style we all want, with the functionality we all need. What do you guys think? I know I’d buy from a company like that. Maybe one already exists and I just haven’t found it yet! All I know, is I want some cute rain boots, that I can actually wear. What do you guys think?
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    Hi Steph! I read one of your comments that you left on a blog of someones and noticed that you used the type of prosthesis that I used to have. I was born without my left leg from hip down and used the total knee pretty much for 20+ years... I recently (as in 2 years ago) went to the C-Leg and am having a lot of trouble getting used to it. Almost wanting to go back to the Total Knee because I'm so frustrated with it. I now use a cane and I don't like it! I have never had to before and it really frustrates me now. What did it take for you to get used to the C-Leg? Sorry for the rambling, but I've been feeling really crappy lately because of this whole leg experience and it's nice to know someone is out there that went from Total Knee to CLeg. Hope to hear from you soon! Erin

    Erin
    August 31, 2011
    12:23 PM
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    Thanks for the comment and add.

    Chris
    April 6, 2010
    4:43 PM
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    Hi Steph, thank you for adding me as a friend. How are you doing?

    CuShun
    October 20, 2008
    2:33 AM
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    I just read your job comment on Lisa's blog post. I'm totally jealous of your dog pampering job. That sounds so fun!

    carolanne
    August 6, 2008
    3:46 PM
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