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Popular Questions
What was the hardest part of the first days in the hospital?
Joey, Injured in 2005 at age 13, Quadriplegic 
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What was your greatest fear at first?
Jorge, Injured in 1978 at age 11, Paraplegic 
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What was the hardest part of rehabilitation?
Jorge, Injured in 1978 at age 11, Paraplegic 
Christopher, Injured in 1980 at age 16, Quadriplegic 
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What personal support was most helpful to you?
Joan, Son injured in 1985 at age 22, Quadriplegic 
John, Son injured in 1985 at age 22, Quadriplegic 
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What's the best advice you have for others in your situation?
Bill, Injured in 1970 at age 8 months, Paraplegic 
Darren, Injured in 1993 at age 20, Quadriplegic 
Hector , Injured in 1979 at age 19, Paraplegic
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