Cindy,

I don't need any help to bathroom myself no matter where I am, I figure out
ways without giving up easily.  I know I sometimes sound hard on myself but
I want to live like how I want.  However I do know it's hard for people to
bathroom themselves but let's at least try to teach ourselves.  If it
doesn't work, it doesn't work

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  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Cindy C Curtis
  To: [log in to unmask]
  Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 2:44 PM
  Subject: Re: Living Alone?


  What if no one is around to take you?

  Cindy
  On Fri, 25 May 2001 21:36:52 -0500 Anthony Arnold <[log in to unmask]>
  writes:
  > I'm not against wearing diapers or cathrators because I realize that
  > some
  > have no control in that part of the body.  However, for people like
  > myself,
  > I would highly recommend wearing underwear and going to the bathroom
  > just
  > like anyone else would.  To my parents and me, it saves us money and
  > time
  > having me go to the bathroom the normal way and most important I
  > feel is
  > that I have contained feeling in that body part because I'm using
  > it.
  >
  > Thanks,
  > Anthony
  >
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  >
  >   ----- Original Message -----
  >   From: Magenta Raine
  >   To: [log in to unmask]
  >   Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 8:25 PM
  >   Subject: Re: Living Alone?
  >
  >
  >   Some questions to ask yourself might be;
  >
  >   Can I handle being alone if I'm dressed and fed and in my
  > wheelchair?
  >
  >   Can I drive my powerchair myself?
  >
  >   Can I use a cathrator or diapers instead of needing to be taken to
  > the
  > toilet
  >   every time?
  >
  >   Just what can I do for myself once I am up in my chair?
  >
  >   Can my helpers prepare water jugs and food for me, so that when I
  > am
  > hungry
  >   or thirsty I can feed myself, or get a drink myself?
  >
  >   How long does it take me or my helper to get me dressed and
  > breakfast in
  > the
  >   morning?
  >
  >   What times are good to be by myself? Say for instance, maybe 9-12
  > and then
  >   1-5.
  >
  >   Mag
  >