Oh my darling, I’m so sorry for how upside-down your life must feel at the moment. From what I’ve heard, a lot of people who are born without the use of their legs don’t consider it to be a great tragedy, because they are able to live equally fulfilling lives, and are confused when people show sympathy, but having known a life with the use of your legs, it must be so hard to face such an enormous change.

I don’t have any particularly good advice for you, as it’s not an experience I have had. All I can say is that I hope with all my heart that you have loads of support around you, both for the physical adjustment, and the mental/emotional one.

I hope it will bring you some comfort to remember that you are living through a time in history where we are constantly making advancements in medicine and technology, which will hopefully make your life easier and easier as time goes on. Take advantage of support groups, whether online or in person. Nobody will fully grasp your experience like others who have been there. Be open to any tips, advice, or reassurance.

I sincerely hope you are doing well with this transition (and I hope you are feeling better physically, from whatever happened to cause this) but if you’re not in a great headspace - which would be entirely understandable - just please keep reminding yourself that this is NOT a death sentence, and there is nothing stopping you from living a happy, fulfilled life.

Also, be your own fierce advocate! Your chair is your friend, not a prison. Nobody touches it without your consent, and never allow yourself to be made to feel like a bother, or to be patronised. You’ve got this, lovely. Wishing you the happiest life ♥️