Helen Smith:  

Life No pets. No kids. Just one great husband. We'll be married 10 years next year. Been through alot but worth it in the end. Father died in 1991, one of my brothers was killed in a fatal car accident in 2005. Mom didn't approve of my marriage. My brother's funeral was the first time I saw my family or relatives in 10 years. People say I should write a book. I just want to be happy and live my life without people judging me all the time. I became seriously ill in January 2003 and lost the use of my right leg. I was in a wheelchair, but people still slammed doors on me. They didn't believe that I was disabled because I "just didn't look it". I was determined to improve. Today, I don't need a wheelchair to go to most places. I started driving in the summer of 2003 but with adaptive equipment in my car. The pain is constant but not nearly as bad as in the beginning. I will need treatment for the rest of my life but I am still optimistic that I can continue to make progress and even recover fully if I remain focused. School I don't remember much of myself from high school except for being a social butterfly. I was also a lot better with names, as I can recall always saying "hi" to someone by name. How do you remember me? (be gentle) College I graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in December 1990 with a BA in Political Science and a Minor in Sociology. I had some trouble juggling a full time job, school, and home responsibilities. I was just happy to graduate at the end of it all. I am still close with my circle of friends from college today. We've all been to eachother's weddings and baby showers, housewarmings, etc. It's just really nice to see how...Expand for more