by Mary Ann, Abraham, NH
As I leave the sanctity that is this wonderful
haven, and start taking my first steps out into the “real
world,” I can think of no better legacy than to leave
behind this symbol of my previously paralyzed body, mind
and spirit.
This cane has been by me as my constant companion for several
years and now I can see it as a representation of my resistance
to realizing my full potential as a vibrant member of society.
How readily I would reach for it, hide behind it, use it
as my excuse!
Maybe you could hang it on the wall in one of the communal
areas as a reminder to everyone that our old devices have
no use as we enter this rich new phase of our lives. Keep
it as an ancient artifact of one who struggled for years using
all kinds of crutches to get through days of depression. And
food was the biggest crutch of all!
Thank you all for encouraging me to explore better ways
to stand up and be supported by the tools of mindfulness,
movement, and CHOICE …..the Green Mountain way!
Mary Ann, Abraham, NH
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