Dear New York Here is some news for you – I am now single! That’s right, Melbourne and I have now broken up! We are finally over. Yup, O-V-E-R! Don’t worry, I really don’t have feelings for Melbourne anymore – we are done. I am really glad though that our relationship started as a friendship. … Read more
Amputees may not change their legs as often as others may change their shoes, but I am sure you are fully aware that eventually shoes wear out and you need to get new ones. It might be that the sole becomes worn and uneven, or the leather scrunches up and rubs and doesn’t stay in … Read more
As a bilateral amputee, I can clearly remember how my real feet and toes looked. They were down-right ugly! Not only that, they smelled badly! Not of the usual sweaty sock smell, more of an ‘infection’ smell – constantly covered with Bettadine or other antiseptic creams. Since I have had my legs amputated, I am … Read more