Information and opinions on Friends Of Quinn from IrishGrl4eva87 at FriendsOfQuinn.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842 http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842 http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/2227/big-girl-job Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:42:46 -0500 IrishGrl4eva87 I just wanted to let everyone out there know that it is possible for kids who have learning disabilities, VCFS, Autism, whatever it is that they can live the most normal life as possible. I have been living with VCFS and a non-verbal learning disability since I was 7 years old. After all the hardships I went through being in school being told I wouldn't succeed in anything, drive car, graduate college, I did all of it. And now I can proudly say... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/2227/big-girl-job http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/2219/broken-heart Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:13:27 -0500 IrishGrl4eva87 It's been almost a month of a half since my ex boyfriend broke up with me and I haven't been dealing with it so well. We had a lot of issues that never got worked out and communication was our biggest issue. I can't stop thinking about us and him and wondering what he's thinking. I can't take being this person and it's not me. I'm always pissed off and angry and annoyed. I am a fun person, outgoing but lately I've been unsure of who I am. I... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/2219/broken-heart http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/2190/working-jobs Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:23:27 -0500 IrishGrl4eva87 I was thinking about this as I was driving home last night from work and needed to put some thoughts down. As I was growing up, my parents were always weary about me working with jobs that dealt with money. However, once again with my determination for working like any other person my age, I had to face that challenge, and guess what.. I'm doing it just fine!    Last night at work, I work as a to-go server for Applebees and last... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/2190/working-jobs http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/2186/part-2 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:36:18 -0500 IrishGrl4eva87 It has been a while since my last visit to the website. I recently finished reading A Different Life and it made me want to reconnect with the FriendsOfQuinn. Over the last 2 years I have been through a lot! December 2010 I graduated from Ramapo College with my BA in Psychology and walked in our ceremony in May 2011. I started working at a daycare locally but it turned out it wasn't the right fit for me. I needed to see more learning and wanted... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/2186/part-2 http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/1188/where-i-am-now Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:02:52 -0400 IrishGrl4eva87 Being as it is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, I just wanted to let people know that it is possible for a person with a learning disability to be successful.  I have been diagnosed with a non-verbal learning disability since I was born and have been classified all throughout my schooling since 2nd grade.  I am living with a syndrome called, Vilo Cardio Facial Syndrome, VCFS, and all of my doctors underestimated my successes I... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/1188/where-i-am-now http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/858/negative-voice Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:37:01 -0400 IrishGrl4eva87 I'm probably not the first person to feel this way but sometimes living with a learning disability makes everything 10x harder than it should be (it could be anything). Just recently I realized that I tend to shut people out and not listen to them, even when I know I don't have to take their advice. On the other hand, for quite some time because of my learning disability, I sometimes feel like less of a success or not quite up to par as my... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/858/negative-voice http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/799/facts-life Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:02:59 -0400 IrishGrl4eva87 It's so strange to go through your life without really anyone understanding how difficult your past has been. So many people have told me when I'm going through hard times, "Just move on, get over it, it'll pass." I feel like that's all I've been doing my whole life. Getting through hard times in school dealing with a learning disability and having people call you slow or knowing yourself that you are slow compared to everyone else. Countless... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/799/facts-life http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/643/money-issues Mon, 11 May 2009 13:01:59 -0400 IrishGrl4eva87 Hi there..   Recently I have run into to some bad spending habits that got me to the point where I found out I was broke in my checking account.  With my learning disability I think it is hard for me to say no (which I hate that word with a passion!) and put things back. Are there any tips to help with that "edit button" to keep me from spending on things I really don't need??   Thanks so much!   Katie :) http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/643/money-issues http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/390/week-class-heated Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:48:21 -0400 IrishGrl4eva87 I go to school at Ramapo College and in one of my classes, Social Issues, the topic of aborting fetuses that are tested and have a disability.  While I was sitting in class, I was biting my lip from making a real debate out of it.  Basically, we were talking about whether or not women who are pregnant with a child that is expected to have any type of disability should have an abortion, if they are not willing to give love and support... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/390/week-class-heated http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/325/helps Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:32:36 -0400 IrishGrl4eva87 Lately I have found that writing in a journal or diary has helped me so much. Especially right before bed if I have lots of thoughts bumping around in my head, I write them down so I'm not thinking anymore.    Music also helps me.  I mostly listen to country since it's actual stories and lyrics and not just the vulgar ramble that rap does (even though I do listen to it driving, working out..). Country songs just have a way of... http://communities.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/10842/325/helps