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He Must Talk or Jeopardize Your Love

Name: Eddie W. Hunt
Email: EWHunt@prodigy.net
Date: 24 Sep 2001
Time: 14:49:02

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Vicki, my name is Eddie Hunt. I am quadriplegic, paralyzed from my neck-down. Like your husband, I loved athletics, and broke my neck while playing baseball in 1983.

I agree with you and can tell you from experience that families do suffer equally, if not more, than the victim. Often, we as victims need to learn to communicate on a higher level to inform families how to help us. I was not as fortunate, however, because I, too, closed myself off to everybody. I dearly wish someone had taught me to be open and honest on how to help me.

Now I can tell you - you are an angel without wings. You have the desire to learn and preserve your precious communion. Earn your wings by unconditionally loving your husband and be tolerant of his behavior. TALK as much as possible about WHAT and HOW you both can do to improve your situation. He must talk or jeopardize your love. Guys are funny talking about feelings, but I KNOW your husband hurts and desires much to talk and hold you while you strive to understand him and learn about him. Just try it and please let me know the outcome.

Also, have your husband e-male me anytime for any reason.

Big hugs to you both.
Eddie

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