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Tips, hacks and inspiring stories of what amputee life looks like as told by a quad amputee, who proves that life does go on after amputation.

Are You Guilty of Poor Disability Etiquette?
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Are You Guilty of Poor Disability Etiquette?

ByWendy November 7, 2019November 25, 2020

It’s been on my heart a lot to write about disability etiquette or how to treat disabled people.  As a quadruple amputee, I’ve heard and seen some pretty crazy things so I thought it was…

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12 Curious Questions About Living with Amputations
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12 Curious Questions About Living with Amputations

ByWendy September 20, 2019November 24, 2020

Have you ever had questions about amputee life but were afraid to ask?  This is your chance to get those answers. Not only that, but it’s a great resource and help for amputees and their…

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The Honest Truth About Living with Amputations
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The Honest Truth About Living with Amputations

ByWendy August 19, 2019November 24, 2020

My goal for One Exceptional Life is to show you how I can get through life as a quad amputee woman and what life looks like to be living with amputations.  Every day is a…

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A Son’s Perspective:  My Mother’s Amputation Story
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A Son’s Perspective: My Mother’s Amputation Story

ByWendy July 27, 2019November 24, 2020

For months I have been “encouraged” to describe my Mother’s sickness from a different perspective and although she faced heavy resistance, I am finally sitting down with the intention of sharing the viewpoint of the…

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Life After Leg Amputation:  5 Things to Know About Prosthetic Legs
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Life After Leg Amputation: 5 Things to Know About Prosthetic Legs

ByWendy June 15, 2019November 24, 2020

Living with prosthetic legs, as a quad amputee, has been a lifesaver.  I know that many people have questions about life after leg amputation, so in this post, I intend to address 5 things you…

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Amputee Humor:  Laughing Behind the Scenes
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Amputee Humor: Laughing Behind the Scenes

ByWendy March 7, 2019November 24, 2020

When you go through something like flesh-eating bacteria and amputations, you really need to look at it with an open mind.  If you don’t use humor as a way to cope, you’ll be crying all…

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How to Make a Ceramic Bowl:  My Amputee Pottery Experience
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How to Make a Ceramic Bowl: My Amputee Pottery Experience

ByWendy December 8, 2018January 10, 2020

My amputee pottery idea began during a recent trip to a local art studio.  A couple of months ago, Megan, Michael and I went to an art studio http://www.artescapenh.com to paint.  Make sure you check…

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Amputee Life:  5 Things I Do Differently Than You Do
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Amputee Life: 5 Things I Do Differently Than You Do

ByWendy November 9, 2018November 24, 2020

As an amputee, I have to look at life differently. I have to ask for and accept help where I don’t really want to. Most of this help revolves around personal care. I have had…

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How Amputee Phantom Pain Can Ruin Your Day
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How Amputee Phantom Pain Can Ruin Your Day

ByWendy October 19, 2018November 24, 2020

What caused my amputations? Life as a quadruple amputee woman has been a challenge, to say the least. The amputee phantom pain alone has been extremely painful.  My hands and feet were amputated due to…

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Driving Miss Wendy
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Driving Miss Wendy

ByWendy September 20, 2018July 18, 2020

Have you ever seen a lady with no hands drive a car? Or get a car door open? What’s it like to drive with no feet? Do I have any special modifications to my car?Amputee…

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