Amputation
Fear,the only way out, is through.16 total reviews
Comment from Lana Marie
I just got done reading your entry here, thank you for sharing your story. That must've been a difficult journey. Your attitude is amazing by sharing that Life is an adventure to be lived.
You mentioned you had an accident in July. I'm sorry that you went through whatever you went through.
Hope you're having a wonderful day leading into the weekend.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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I just got done reading your entry here, thank you for sharing your story. That must've been a difficult journey. Your attitude is amazing by sharing that Life is an adventure to be lived.
You mentioned you had an accident in July. I'm sorry that you went through whatever you went through.
Hope you're having a wonderful day leading into the weekend.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Hi Lana, Yes, the accident was July 1982. When I was hit by a car and lost my leg as a result. This weekend is Australia Day which I don't celebrate. My grandma was Aboriginal and the whites stole our country. Blessings, Kay XX
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
An excellent entry for the My Worst Fear Writing Contest. When someone is going through something so difficult you would think the hospital staff and visitors would be extra careful to get the procedure right and help the patient get through to the other side. "Don't cry dear...it upsets me" Well this just has me clenching my teeth in anger!! I am assuming this is a true story and I hope it's been over for awhile now and that you have moved on to living your best life dispite the treatment you received.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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An excellent entry for the My Worst Fear Writing Contest. When someone is going through something so difficult you would think the hospital staff and visitors would be extra careful to get the procedure right and help the patient get through to the other side. "Don't cry dear...it upsets me" Well this just has me clenching my teeth in anger!! I am assuming this is a true story and I hope it's been over for awhile now and that you have moved on to living your best life dispite the treatment you received.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Hi Marilyn, Yes, a true story; lost my leg in 1982. Many moons ago. A hard lesson; I thought I was bullet-proof and a smartie. I left the hospital and humility was my friend. Thanks so much. K XX
Comment from joann r romei
You are an amazing inspiration, I am sorry this happened to you, and I hope the recovery and your future are successful. Please keep posting here, if you want. Writing and this site will be a comfort, many blessings for your healing. And I wish they had left too!!
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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You are an amazing inspiration, I am sorry this happened to you, and I hope the recovery and your future are successful. Please keep posting here, if you want. Writing and this site will be a comfort, many blessings for your healing. And I wish they had left too!!
Comment Written 10-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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Hello New Friend. It has been 43 years since the accident. I am wheelchair - bound. I found Fanstory 15 years ago and I have just reached 1000 posts. I have more friends overseas than in Australia! Thanks for reading. K xx
Comment from kahpot
Wow! what a horrendous time to go through, not only one stuff up but a few, losing a limb must be so very tough, I lost a kidney many years ago and thought that was bad, I love your attitude about getting on with our lives, very well written, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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Wow! what a horrendous time to go through, not only one stuff up but a few, losing a limb must be so very tough, I lost a kidney many years ago and thought that was bad, I love your attitude about getting on with our lives, very well written, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
Comment Written 09-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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Hello kahpot. Thanks for reading and glad it caught your interest. K XX
Comment from samandlancelot
Hi Aussie,
Thank you for sharing your story. The most uplifting part is getting through the fear and planning for your future "whatever it is." Success is overcoming fear, and you did that.
For improvement, there are places of noticeable repetition. If you change a few words it would help.
For example:
a sedative to calm me down before I went down to surgery. (You could eliminate either occurrence of 'down').
"she was crying" "tears ran down her cheeks" "she wiped her tears" "Please don't cry" (When her back was turned to you, how did you know she was crying? Did her chest heave? Did she make a funny noise? Could you hear her swallowing hard? These are things that show she was crying instead of telling. Then, without saying tears, her face was wet would show the same thing. It will help you reduce redundancy and elevate your writing.
I hope this helps you.
Patricia
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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Hi Aussie,
Thank you for sharing your story. The most uplifting part is getting through the fear and planning for your future "whatever it is." Success is overcoming fear, and you did that.
For improvement, there are places of noticeable repetition. If you change a few words it would help.
For example:
a sedative to calm me down before I went down to surgery. (You could eliminate either occurrence of 'down').
"she was crying" "tears ran down her cheeks" "she wiped her tears" "Please don't cry" (When her back was turned to you, how did you know she was crying? Did her chest heave? Did she make a funny noise? Could you hear her swallowing hard? These are things that show she was crying instead of telling. Then, without saying tears, her face was wet would show the same thing. It will help you reduce redundancy and elevate your writing.
I hope this helps you.
Patricia
Comment Written 09-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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Hello Patricia, Thanks for reading. One senses when a person is upset. Especially when she was a friend. Thanks for your tips. K xx
Comment from l.raven
Hi Kace, I'm so sorry you had to go through
all that...and I'm so sorry your mother upset
you like that...sometimes when we don't know
what to say we say the wrong things...
your an amazing person my wonderful friend...
as many times that you fell...you had the courage
to get back up again...
though sad...your story was very well written you...
I love your story told...love you much...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2025
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Hi Kace, I'm so sorry you had to go through
all that...and I'm so sorry your mother upset
you like that...sometimes when we don't know
what to say we say the wrong things...
your an amazing person my wonderful friend...
as many times that you fell...you had the courage
to get back up again...
though sad...your story was very well written you...
I love your story told...love you much...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2025
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Thank you, my dear friend. If it touched one person, I have done my job. I Hope you are well. The fires are terrible in Hollywood. Love, Kace xx
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Hi Kace, I'm sure it touched more than one person Sweetie Pie...
how are you doing???...I just got home 4 days ago...and I have been keeping busy...I will get over and email you...
wanted to wait for my daughter to leave...
and you my sweet friend are so very welcome...love much...xxoo 🤗❤️🙏🌼
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Linda, Did you get my Christmas card? The weather is terrible, lots of rain and the humidity up to 90%. Just have the airconditioner on all day! love Us xx
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Did you get my Christmas card??
Comment from mermaids
I like this true story because it is so real. Sorry to read you were given the incorrect medicine. Your vivid use of words makes the reader feel like she is in the room with you and I like your statement "fear, the only way out, is through.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2025
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I like this true story because it is so real. Sorry to read you were given the incorrect medicine. Your vivid use of words makes the reader feel like she is in the room with you and I like your statement "fear, the only way out, is through.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2025
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Hi Elaine, Long time no see? Thanks for reading and the six stars!
I hope you had a Happy Christmas! Love, Kay xx.
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Busy holiday season but have returned to Fanstory. Elaine
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When are you going to write about the sea? K xx
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Sometimes people say things in stressful situations that they regret afterwards, surely your mother did. You have tackled a lot of tough things in your life K, bravely and this must be up the top. Thanks for sharing your story with us, and happy writing in 2025.
Valda
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2024
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Sometimes people say things in stressful situations that they regret afterwards, surely your mother did. You have tackled a lot of tough things in your life K, bravely and this must be up the top. Thanks for sharing your story with us, and happy writing in 2025.
Valda
Comment Written 31-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2024
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Hello Valda, Thank you for reviewing. Yes, Mum apologised. She was shocked to see me legless, and she was my biggest supporter later. Without my faith, I don't think I would have had the strength. Love, Kay xx
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is an extraordinary story, written with enough detail and description that the reader can feel your fear and anxiety. I can't begin to imagine how I would feel with such a life-changing surgery looming. Even though your story is traumatic, you end with a very positive and inspiring message. "life is an adventure to be lived." Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2024
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This is an extraordinary story, written with enough detail and description that the reader can feel your fear and anxiety. I can't begin to imagine how I would feel with such a life-changing surgery looming. Even though your story is traumatic, you end with a very positive and inspiring message. "life is an adventure to be lived." Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2024
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Hello little butterfly. Thanks for your review. I became a stronger person because I had to deal with so much. Happy New Year! Love, Kay.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
You poor thing! On your birthday, too! Your mother sounded nice, hmm. You mustn't cry because it upset her? What was she thinking? You came through it, and you did find a life again. This is a great story for the worst fear contest. The pain you must have suffered. I've heard that when a person has had an amputation, they still feel the pain in that leg, even though it's no longer there. That's a tough one! Well done, my friend. Good luck in the contest. Love and hugs. And a happy, healthy 2025!! Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2024
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You poor thing! On your birthday, too! Your mother sounded nice, hmm. You mustn't cry because it upset her? What was she thinking? You came through it, and you did find a life again. This is a great story for the worst fear contest. The pain you must have suffered. I've heard that when a person has had an amputation, they still feel the pain in that leg, even though it's no longer there. That's a tough one! Well done, my friend. Good luck in the contest. Love and hugs. And a happy, healthy 2025!! Sandra xxx
Comment Written 30-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2024
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Hello Possum, Thanks for reading. My Mother couldn't stand to see me legless, later she apologised and gave me a lot of positive help. Dad just fell to pieces, a gentle soul. I achieved so much as an amputee. Horse riding, the first disabled person on the National body of RDA. I started art classes where I lived in the country; it's still going strong. The council got behind it and built the group a brick building. Last year I won 1st place for a pastel painting. Never been a couch potato; the arthritis has stopped my painting, I find solace in writing and all my overseas friends on Fanstory. Bless your cotton socks and may 2025 be happy and healthy my bestest friend. Love Kay XXX
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congratulations, Kay!! What an achievement! You clever lady! Keep up the good work, my friend. xxxxx🧡🥰😘xxx
