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Post by Amee on Sept 21, 2020 5:40:36 GMT -5
Once again I found a pwd on okcupid who I have nothing in common with. Am I under a curse or something. Anyway, he plays on the accessible hockey team where I live so even though I decided to let him down easy I did ask if maybe when quarantine ends if I could come to a game. He was nice, but just not my type, someone who wears shirts with sayings about beer. Am I too picky? Anyway, maybe I'll end up at a hockey game and fall in love. Fingers crossed. OH and I told him that I was a dev, as I do, and he was like "really?" And I think his opinion on devs were negative, but maybe now they're not. I can't help it guys I'm SO ABOUT the revolution No, you're not too picky! It's a tough life And I love that you're so about the revolution!! Speaking of, did you ever hear back from Vice?
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Post by newjess on Sept 23, 2020 13:50:14 GMT -5
Once again I found a pwd on okcupid who I have nothing in common with. Am I under a curse or something. Anyway, he plays on the accessible hockey team where I live so even though I decided to let him down easy I did ask if maybe when quarantine ends if I could come to a game. He was nice, but just not my type, someone who wears shirts with sayings about beer. Am I too picky? Anyway, maybe I'll end up at a hockey game and fall in love. Fingers crossed. OH and I told him that I was a dev, as I do, and he was like "really?" And I think his opinion on devs were negative, but maybe now they're not. I can't help it guys I'm SO ABOUT the revolution You are definitely not too picky! Believe me, my preferences have become so specific, I have many firm deal breakers, and have instituted a zero red flag policy lol. It is for sure not the easiest thing though, can't deny that. Though, I recently started dating a PWD who checks all the boxes, so far there is just ONE future life thing we are kind of figuring out if it's a deal breaker or not. So even if things don't work out, the proof of concept has been nice lol. I love that you are so open about being a dev. You and rebeckers84 have helped me so much in my own dev journey. I really respect and admire your bravery. For the first time in my life I'm starting to get to the point where I'm not letting the fear dictate my life, and you both have been a huge part of that
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Post by cilantro on Sept 23, 2020 13:56:54 GMT -5
I love that you are so open about being a dev. You and rebeckers84 have helped me so much in my own dev journey. I really respect and admire your bravery. For the first time in my life I'm starting to get to the point where I'm not letting the fear dictate my life, and you both have been a huge part of that newjess that just totally made my day! Maybe me and rebeckers84 should team up for a TED talk or something
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Post by rebeckers84 on Sept 23, 2020 19:55:18 GMT -5
Awwwww newjess that is so kind of you!!!! I’m glad I could help in any tiny little way cilantro I’m in!!! Revolution!!!! Hahahah
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Post by mili on Sept 24, 2020 20:46:47 GMT -5
lisa, that was the best story! I am so happy for you and love his reaction! Very inspiring. Please keep us updated. I've told myself that the next time I spot someone I'm that attracted to, I will go up and talk to them... wherever we are. haha Also FYI—I am 99% sure that there is a pretender who is often on OKC under different accounts. I recently ran into him again. He usually mentions wheelchair racing in his profile and creates different profiles with different people's pictures. It's very tempting, but heed the red flags!
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Post by linda on Sept 25, 2020 9:24:57 GMT -5
I’ve been quite quiet recently, but oh, how I love this forum and you girls!
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Post by myrrh on Oct 4, 2020 11:24:37 GMT -5
The wheeler in that Vice documtary I posted got started for snarking a cop. Knowing he has OI and that this kind of brutalization could literally kill him, I can't actually watch this video past the first few seconds. It's totally sickening. v.redd.it/nhaa3ht5jzq51He really seems like a cool guy. He did an interview for a magazine last year, where he says: dopemagazine.com/dustin-brandon-profile/
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Post by ContingentlyComposite on Oct 4, 2020 16:19:39 GMT -5
The wheeler in that Vice documtary I posted got started for snarking a cop. Knowing he has OI and that this kind of brutalization could literally kill him, I can't actually watch this video past the first few seconds. It's totally sickening. v.redd.it/nhaa3ht5jzq51He really seems like a cool guy. He did an interview for a magazine last year, where he says: dopemagazine.com/dustin-brandon-profile/
WTF. It looks like he pulled his arm really hard! I would be surprised if that cop didn't break/dislocate his arm or shoulder.
There have been a number of incidents of violence towards PWD like this in the last several months in connection to protests and I always think wow, great, on the few occasions where the assumption that PWD are fragile people in need of protection would actually have practical benefit it's missing (at least with law enforcement)?!
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Post by manicpixiememegirl on Oct 4, 2020 16:57:47 GMT -5
The wheeler in that Vice documtary I posted got started for snarking a cop. Knowing he has OI and that this kind of brutalization could literally kill him, I can't actually watch this video past the first few seconds. It's totally sickening. v.redd.it/nhaa3ht5jzq51He really seems like a cool guy. He did an interview for a magazine last year, where he says: dopemagazine.com/dustin-brandon-profile/Jesus that is hard to watch. What kind of animal reams someone like that for making a joke?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2020 20:23:08 GMT -5
The wheeler in that Vice documtary I posted got started for snarking a cop. Knowing he has OI and that this kind of brutalization could literally kill him, I can't actually watch this video past the first few seconds. It's totally sickening. v.redd.it/nhaa3ht5jzq51He really seems like a cool guy. He did an interview for a magazine last year, where he says: dopemagazine.com/dustin-brandon-profile/Jesus that is hard to watch. What kind of animal reams someone like that for making a joke? Oh my god, that’s awful to watch. What is wrong with people 😔
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2020 19:52:16 GMT -5
I was in a shop recently and saw a really attractive man in a custom manual chair. It was a similar chair to the ones my partner had been looking at so I took a deep breath and walked over to say hi. I asked him about his chair and he was really friendly and chatted for quite a while, he even asked my opinion on which of the 2 shirts he was holding would look better ! Even though I’m in a relationship, it was still really exciting to talk to him and I’m glad I did.....can’t believe I did that though, it was definitely out of character.
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Post by mili on Oct 19, 2020 20:44:28 GMT -5
I was in a shop recently and saw a really attractive man in a custom manual chair. It was a similar chair to the ones my partner had been looking at so I took a deep breath and walked over to say hi. I asked him about his chair and he was really friendly and chatted for quite a while, he even asked my opinion on which of the 2 shirts he was holding would look better ! Even though I’m in a relationship, it was still really exciting to talk to him and I’m glad I did.....can’t believe I did that though, it was definitely out of character. That is super exciting and brave. I love that. Perfect execution, but next time consider sending him over to the boards.
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Post by Nia on Oct 20, 2020 11:27:45 GMT -5
I was in a shop recently and saw a really attractive man in a custom manual chair. It was a similar chair to the ones my partner had been looking at so I took a deep breath and walked over to say hi. I asked him about his chair and he was really friendly and chatted for quite a while, he even asked my opinion on which of the 2 shirts he was holding would look better ! Even though I’m in a relationship, it was still really exciting to talk to him and I’m glad I did.....can’t believe I did that though, it was definitely out of character. That is super exciting and brave. I love that. Perfect execution, but next time consider sending him over to the boards. LOL great thinking
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Post by indigo44 on Oct 20, 2020 12:43:32 GMT -5
I was in a shop recently and saw a really attractive man in a custom manual chair. It was a similar chair to the ones my partner had been looking at so I took a deep breath and walked over to say hi. I asked him about his chair and he was really friendly and chatted for quite a while, he even asked my opinion on which of the 2 shirts he was holding would look better ! Even though I’m in a relationship, it was still really exciting to talk to him and I’m glad I did.....can’t believe I did that though, it was definitely out of character. omg! I could never have the confidence to just walk up to someone and strike a conversion like that! good thing he was really nice, I can imagine it would be so awkward if I did that
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Post by robbb on Oct 20, 2020 12:56:50 GMT -5
I was in a shop recently and saw a really attractive man in a custom manual chair. It was a similar chair to the ones my partner had been looking at so I took a deep breath and walked over to say hi. I asked him about his chair and he was really friendly and chatted for quite a while, he even asked my opinion on which of the 2 shirts he was holding would look better ! Even though I’m in a relationship, it was still really exciting to talk to him and I’m glad I did.....can’t believe I did that though, it was definitely out of character. I did a similar thing years ago. I was in a holiday resort with cobbled, hilly streets. I saw a cute young para guy in a bar. I spoke to him to ask about whether my (imaginary) friend would manage if we went there on holiday. We chatted for about 20 minutes, about how difficult it was for him to live there, I even bought him a beer. My knees literally trembled the whole time. R.
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