u/Anna-Wymana

So I’m limbless, which is our short way of saying I’m a quadruple amputee, from a meningitis outbreak at my friends uni. I was visiting and necked a guy at a club and caught it (get your vaccines girls).

I’ve been trying to get more comfortable with my body recently. Just going out and about more, and even a couple of days alone at uni now they’ve got all my adaptations sorted. I’d like to say ‘confident’ with my body, but ‘comfortable’ is good for now!

I’ve got amazing close friends, and we’ve been out drinking before (I’m a student, that’s the whole point), but we saw England v Norway at the pub and it shook me up.

Guys around us started with the unoriginal jokes that then went into intimate questions and even actually rude comments if I didn’t engage.

I felt a bit shit the next day thinking I can gain as much confidence as ever but there’ll still be that disruption to enjoying a night out cos I can’t change drunk men! 😒

Sharing stories and tips is appreciated! I’m fluctuating between terrified and excited about September.

I have a disability that means I need a PA. Often that means having a fairly regimented schedule because i get a certain amount of time with them each morning and evening. I am not an early riser so i found it really hard to get woken up every morning at 6.30am when she arrived.

Then I realised I’m the boss - I asked them to switch up their schedule so things like laundry and food prep could be done while I was asleep, and now I get up at 8.30!

It made such a big difference to my mood and energy.

Have you got any examples of these little adjustments you’ve made?

I’m a quadruple amputee after meningitis, and I’m trying to figure out how to return to everyday life in a way that feels safe, comfortable, and independent.

One of my goals is to go to university and be able to spend time on campus solo. I’ve already contacted the university support team and I have a PA, so I’m not really looking for advice about formal accommodations. I’m more looking for practical and emotional strategies.

I’m sorry this is quite vague but hopefully you get what I mean!

I’m 20f and I’m in rehab after MenB meningitis and sepsis.

In March, there was an outbreak in Kent. People said it spread at Club Chemistry in Canterbury. I was there that weekend cos I was visiting my friend. I kissed a guy that night whose name I don’t even remember.

At first I thought I had a hangover or the flu. Then I had a fever and a rash that did not fade when I pressed a glass against it.

I went to hospital and it just got worse and I was in a coma. Doctors had amputated both arms and both legs to save my life.

I was at university in London. I was studying, going to lectures, seeing friends, and thinking about my dissertation. Now my PA helps me eat, get dressed, wipe my bum.

People say I am lucky to be alive. I understand that. I am still angry.

I’m 20 and I’m in rehab after MenB meningitis and sepsis.

In March, there was an outbreak in Kent. People said it spread at Club Chemistry in Canterbury. I was there that weekend cos I was visiting my friend.

At first I thought I had a hangover or the flu. Then I had a fever and a rash that did not fade when I pressed a glass against it.

I went to hospital and it just got worse and I was in a coma. Doctors had amputated both arms and both legs to save my life.

I was at university in London. I was studying, going to lectures, seeing friends, and thinking about my dissertation.

Now I need help with my phone, food, washing, and getting around.

People say I am lucky to be alive. I understand that. I am still angry.

I am not looking for advice. I am learning what I have to learn.

Please get the MenB vaccine if it is offered to you. Do not assume you will be fine.