[poisonivory]

well i think it's hard to answer this. People can say they would joke about it and be light-hearted, but once it really happens to them, they could be bitter. I know handicap people of all ages and they are all pretty cool people, don't feel sorry for themselves or anything like that. My 7 yr old son even has a kid in his CCD class that only has 1 arm, his other arms is amputated above the elbow... and he seems like the happiest kid ever.

If I had a serious handicap, I would honestly probably be depressed at first. I love playing sports and doing physical activities so it would hit me hard. But I am a thankful person and I'd eventually come to terms with it and keep on keepin on.