Voluntary amputation article

[Maureen]

Thanks for your informative and articulate post, LaRae!  However...

>For you,
> people offer sympathy and try to be supportive, rightfully so

Sometimes.  And sometimes they offer condescension, disapproval or outright
disgust.  As for sympathy, I'd prefer not to be the object of pity - I like
my life...except for the condescension, disapproval or outright disgust :^)

Take care,
Mo