Oct 24, 2022 | Accessibility, cerebral palsy, inclusion, Independence, What some people don't think about |
It seemed like it was going to be such a simple thing to do. Over the summer, I did several things to brighten my home environment a bit. I got a new entertainment center, new area rugs for the living room, and some updated outdoor furniture. The process of...
Feb 28, 2022 | caregivers, cerebral palsy, Disabilitiy, Independence, people with disabilities |
At the suggestion of some friends, I started a TikTok account a few months ago. These friends know how passionate I am about helping others learn about empowering those of us with disabilities. They suggested TikTok might be a platform to get my message out to masses...
May 31, 2021 | caregivers, cerebral palsy |
Anybody who knows me well knows that this has been a huge problem for a long time. It has been a struggle for me to find caregivers, especially ones who are trustworthy and reliable and really want to make my life easier. Covid-19 just made things worse, with the...
Apr 29, 2021 | cerebral palsy, Gratitude, Grief |
Even though the Texas heat hung thickly in the air, the icy prickles of anxiety within me were so intense that it felt as though old man winter had taken up residence in my chest. I had been assured by several people that the man I was about to meet was very nice, but...
Mar 1, 2021 | cerebral palsy, church, Family, Finding Your Voice, Fundraisers, high School, interviews, overcoming challenges, Sports |
[convertkit_content tag=”1443982″][/convertkit_content]It is not a memory that I recall fondly. As I sat in front of that room, I could hardly get my words out. And when I did, I stuttered and stammered all the way through the remarks I had prepared. I had...
Oct 31, 2020 | caregivers, cerebral palsy, Helping people with disabilities |
It is a situation I am fairly sure has happened to everyone on the planet at least once. After a long night of sleep, I woke up and had to pee. Urgently. So, after I swung my legs over the side of the bed, I got into a sitting position, but I was not completely...
