What can I say to someone that is paralyzed?

Question

He wrote me a note telling me his life story and told me that he is paralyzed since he was 15.....he is 50 years old now. I am at a loss of words and I don't want to sound like an idiot when I write him back. =[

Answer 1

just talk to him like you would anyone Else.[he is no different!]

Answer 2

well don't patronize him just show him you are sorry and that you are there for him

Answer 3

unlucky

Answer 4

Follow his lead and don't delve deeply into his problem. The last thing he needs is someone who feels sorry for him, and then take him down the path to feel the same for himself. Converse by writing to him as a friends who knows a lot about him and cares about his well being. The topic can be handled by him, and you can answer minimally about his life as a person who is compassionate but not self indulging. Don't let the tongue tied get in the way. Write about his interest while lightly covering yours, so he feels it's not all about him. Let him play that out and your writing will follow a sense able pattern of thoughts.....

Answer 5

what you say to him depends on your relation ship is he a random who rote you a note a familey friend a uncle?

any way DONT say things like aw it doesnt real matter having legs that work or things like that

do say things like:

i cant imagine myself being that position you are very brave etc etc

get it? if no pm me ill give u more stuff

Answer 6

just tell him your sorry that do not matter we still could be friends.