There is one other thing. There have only been cars for what a little over a hundred years and people for over thousands. How do you think they got around?? I lived before cell phones and computers and even though I am just in my 50s there was a time when cars where not that big of a deal. Some cities it is better it is not to have them. I understand the concept of having things taken away from you but I DO NOT like people talking me to like I am idiot ( I have a college degree) afraid of me and not wanting me around there children or going up and down stairs, I had one person who said you are actually smart! At one time epileptics were put in a mental institute. Concentrate on what you have. I know how some things but I will not let anyone else define of me what may or may not happen for a few a year! This is what that this page is for. Stay strong! Stay purple!

It is also still better where you live. Some cities you ride cabs, public transportation is the easiest way around. I still think being told you cant do it is hurts but you have to deal with it. What else are you going to do?? Be positive and strong and take the high road. Look for the advantages. also from what I am hearing all over the place walking and public is better for the planet as well as for ourselves. Who says we had to take as a loss?? It would be another mind set against set me for my epilepsy and I have enough from others thank you very much instead of giving me one for myself. HAVE A SEIZURE FREE DAY!

Driving doesn’t only deal with independency it also considered a privilege to gov. Standards. Driving is one thing those things, you were able to take for granted .

You haven’t truly lost your independence. If you can walk on your own, cook on your own, dont need help calling on the phone, clean and just be able to make your own decisions, then your still independent.

When it comes to getting around and you can’t drive , you have to try and find alternative ways to get to places. You may want to try and ask family or friends if they can drive you somewhere. Then there is walking , biking, and if you live in a big city , you can use the city transportation, like the bus, taxi, county transportation service programs ( if they have one ) and ect.

Think of it, this way , if you went blind , you won’t be able to see. If loose your legs or got paralyzed, you would go from walking to using a wheelchair . If you go deaf you lose your hearing . All of those situations someone loses something that many of us take for granted.

You still can be independent, you just have to find alternative ways to live with your disorder.

I haven't ever driven a car. I can say that it is hard on me not being able to do that. I feel like don't have the freedom to go places without my family knowing where I am at. I use Lyft to get to work in the mornings, or some Doctor appointments to ones that I don't have to have someone else with me. This makes me feel like as if I'm a little 5 year old child trying to tell me where I can and can't go.

I am not supposed to do anything without someone with me.
Walking swimming,
Shower,cooking and even a lot more.