Thanksgiving brings to mind family, friends, traditions and food. At this time of the year, being thankful and grateful for what we have keeps us optimistic in a complex world. Having cerebral palsy can sway some to complain and concentrate on all the things missing in their lives.
I’ve struggled for years with some pretty rough skin — acne, oily patches, dryness, acne scarring and redness, uneven skin tone, etc. I tried many store products with little or no improvement, especially in the long term. I even saw a dermatologist briefly and went the route of…
In my last post I discussed the movie Me Before You and suggested that in order to change perceptions about disabled people, more disabled people need to share their experiences. The long story shorter is this: We need more disabled bloggers sharing their lives on the internet. But…
Be warned: The following post contains spoilers.It also contains possible anxiety/stress triggers. In June the movie Me Before You was released. It was based on the 2012 book by the same name and written by author Jojo Moyes. The main character of the movie, Will, becomes disabled after being…
Recently I had to walk home from my car repair shop because my brakes need to be replaced. As we were walking, my friend asked me why people look at us strangely when I’m just walking in town? I’ve stopped noticing the obvious stares and live my life.
This month has been one of extreme ups and downs for me. It’s been hard, but like “the little engine that could,” I keep keeping on, trying to find ways to make it through. There’s still a lot of uncertainties ahead for me and I’ve got a long road ahead,…
I was officially diagnosed with anxiety at the end of August. I posted here some of my thoughts about that. The experience of being diagnosed officially on paper in black and white was validating and terrifying, a mix of relief and dread. What I was going through…
Before getting into this column, I want to say that it is as much for me as for you. This is a post documenting my experience so far. I don’t claim that anyone will have the same experience as I have, and I would love to hear from…
I entered college full of hope to be a special education teacher, knowing there were challenges, and the road would be bumpy. I have athetoid cerebral palsy that includes involuntary movements and a speech impediment. That my heart was born to teach had been known since my elementary…
It’s nearly impossible to try to explain to someone what it’s like to live with a chronic illness. You will have good days and bad. Both will appear to your friends as extreme — one night you’re out at the movies, having dinner with them, laughing, having a great time;…