Amputee Inspiration - My Thoughts

Amputees often are called inspirational, but, only when they overcome their disabilities. This paints a picture that we aren’t allowed to struggle.

Welcome! One Footed Phoenix is the name I gave myself just before my bellow the knee left side amputation. We talk about mental health, amputation, and faith here. Thanks for coming over to check out my story!

FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUPS
CRPS Amputee Warriors
Early Return Missionaries - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Amputee Public Group

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Facebook Page (One Footed Phoenix)

SUICIDE & SELF HARM HOTLINES:
PLEASE seek help if you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide. I love you, and you are strong! I believe in your ability to have better days! Please please please just talk to someone if you are experiencing a dark point. I am a part of a couple of support groups I am happy to connect you to. One of them has seriously been a LIFE saver fighting CRPS.

SUICIDE Prevention Hotline:
1-800-273-8255
OR
Text GO to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor through Crisis Text Line, a global not-for-profit organization. Free, 24/7, confidential.

Feel free to reach out to me with a message that says you have a disability and you are seeking support. Please understand I can't respond to everyone though, and PLEASE if you feel unsafe please call the number listed above. You are a beautiful human!

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Facebook Page (One Footed Phoenix)

[StephaninasAmputeeAdventures]

Sometimes it feels like there's an expectation to be a certain way or have a specific attitude, but we're still people and come in a wide range of personalities and life styles. No disabled person should feel obligated to be an inspiration to able-bodied people.

[stacie]

I have askesd that for 16 years. The answer yes! Its the exact reason we are "inspirational". Have an awesome day, Phoenix 🙂

[bernardflint]

I think you are a tough young lady. We all experience times when we are down...but tough people come back and continue to move forward. You're doing great. Keep going!!!

[juanfootjohn]

I think yes it's what makes one inspirational. We may never be whole again but we can't quit so we press on and do what we can. What ever that may be.

[PoppingWheelies]

Hopefully we help people as we are helped. I think people don't realize we have swings. They expect us to be either up or down. A word that bothers me is overcome. We don't overcome the disability, per se, but we push on down the trail and live good lives. 🙂👨🏼‍🦽