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From: Jean-pierre.Beland@f223.n163.z1.fidonet.org (Jean-pierre Beland)
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Subject: RE: MS
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Date: 15 Apr 91 20:39:54 GMT
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Hi! Bob, I am 50 and became a grandfather last year.
My major problems of functionning started in the fall of 1984.
Since you are not able to talk, have you thought about learning sign language?
It might be useful to join a group that supports those that cannot speak.  Have you joined your local MS group?
I meet with other persons with disabilities and have found it useful.
Other people with MS can be helpful in giving you tricks in coping as they have had the experience that you are going through.
I belong to a group that meets for leisure acitivities and enjoy it.
I don't have to worry about how I look or I how walk, as the others are in the same boat as I am, and no one asks questions about my condition.
It allows me to go out once a week and have some fun during the day.

cheers, J.P.

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