Category Archives: Falling

The Challenges I Overcome

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Jamieson Wolf

I was asked to give a talk to the people I work with to celebrate the International Day of Person’s with Disabilities. These are the notes that I wrote. I planned to read them out loud, but ended up just … Continue reading →

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On Becoming Aware

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Jamieson Wolf

Today is the first day in MS Awareness Month. When I woke this morning, I had no idea that it was MS Awareness month. I put on an audiobook to listen to in the background and chose to listen to … Continue reading →

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Letting Go Of Fear

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Jamieson Wolf

I’m often surprised by my disabilities. The other day when I was coming back from a walk, I opened my apartment door and was taking a step inside when my body decided to have a full body spasm. I lost … Continue reading →

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The Stone Man Speaks

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Jamieson Wolf

Multiple Sclerosis is a curious disease, just as Cerebral Palsy is a mysterious disability. Even after so many years of living with them, they always like to keep me guessing…mostly because I’m no longer sure which one does what. It … Continue reading →

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I’m Alive For This Moment

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Jamieson Wolf

On Wednesday last week, I had an appointment with my neurologist. This is a joy for me. My doctor is a delight and makes going to the hospital a joy. She’s always upbeat and I feel as if I’m meeting … Continue reading →

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Today Is A New Day

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Jamieson Wolf

On December 30th, 2012, I woke up to find that my world as I knew it had changed. I woke not knowing how to move my body. It was no longer mine and I was no longer able to control … Continue reading →

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Falling Through the Air

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Jamieson Wolf

My left leg has been spasming for five days. It’s always in the same place, the thigh. The spams aren’t painful, but strong. They last for a few seconds, the longest has been close to thirty. Normally, my spasms come … Continue reading →

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Remembering to Slow Down

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Jamieson Wolf

At my six month appointment, my doctor was very impressed by what I’ve managed to do. He did mention, however, that I should do more exercise. Once again, he recommended Yoga. It’s confusing to me why doctors and nurses would … Continue reading →

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Flashback Falling

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Jamieson Wolf

I had another fall yesterday. Before I got sick in January, I had a fall down the back steps in my apartment building. I was taking out the trash and was coming back inside. It’s a relatively small flight of … Continue reading →

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Getting Up Again

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Jamieson Wolf

Today I had a fall at work. It was really quick and fairly painless. I went to get back into my chair and lost my balance. The chair slid away from me and I was on my knees. I had … Continue reading →

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