The Kernel of Love: It’s Not What I Thought

In our society, we have many stipulations about the “right” conditions to love one another. So much of popular culture rhetoric revolves around the ego. Will he say it back? Should I wait for him to say it first? What if he doesn’t love me, too? On and on spins…

Our Marriage Isn’t Defined by Cerebral Palsy

I recently read a column from a few years ago about a woman with a disability who was told by TSA agents at an airport that she should be happy her husband chose to marry her. Sadly, even though we’re living in the 21st century, people with disabilities still…

How to Be Real in a Relationship

February is often associated with love because of Valentine’s Day. For me, the holiday has evolved with each passing year. I’m at the point now in which Valentine’s Day seems to only get better as time passes. I’m often asked how I met my husband. I’m also asked…

My Greatest Gifts Are My Children

I’m a very fortunate person, despite having cerebral palsy. Yes, I cannot walk or do daily tasks or other activities for daily living. But one extremely important and wonderful thing that I can do is be a mother. I love my children with all of my heart. From…

Offer a Loving Act: It’s What February Is All About

Love can come in all kinds of forms and presents itself in various ways. Of course, there is romantic love, but many other forms also exist. As a person who has a severe physical disability, such as cerebral palsy, people have shown love to me in all kinds…

Build Your ‘Home’ with All That Defines You

Dear Whoever Is Reading This Our world today is flowing with endless possibilities; there are more devices to enable you to do more things, to save more time,to  get your more places, to make you more productive, etc. We are more in control of our world than ever —…