Hi Chris I am a piecer and a longarmer and I also have injuries and meds. Mine via morphine pump. I sure do know all about the not wanted part. even got a taste of it the last quilt show I atteneded. We will get better as soon as more men start showing thier works of art. yes art. Quilting is a form of folkart. Some have also turned it in to highy prized displays of fabric arts. I dont know anyone who is close by you but I will defiately hold my ear to a telephone or eyes to a computer to help you. Just let me know. Welcome to the board.