Today is Independence Day in the United States. Many people celebrate this day with cookouts and fireworks. Both of which are perfectly fine, but for me it is a day of reflection. A day of gratefulness for the men who founded this country and their courage of conviction. Knowing what we know about the founders
Category: Positive Mindset
Six years ago, yesterday I had a wide-ranging conversation with my chosen big brother I met in undergraduate. At one point, we were talking about my past. I sighed and got slightly emotional about talking about what and who I had not at that point to anybody. He said, “You know this is not your
Seeing how some of my friends choose to view aging inspired this post. Granted, I have a unique perspective on aging than most because I should have died at birth. But my question is apt regardless. When did becoming older become something to lament? Being aware ageism still exists in the modern workplace withstanding, how
This week was challenging. Good grief was it ever. During weeks like this doubt creeps in. I thought: “What if I do not make everybody who loves me proud? What if I turn into my worst nightmare: A loser?” See, children like me (with physical challenges) are often told to accept our lots in life
Yesterday I had a CP flare up. I had been feeling good lately, but I know these flare ups are a part of my life. Yesterday I struggled to make my daily video for this blog’s Instagram. When I got done posting the video, it was a relief. I always smile in my videos and
Perseverance is a key ingredient to get through life well. I have had a day where my ability to keep going even when there is obstacles and challenges in my way came in very handy. Today was one of those days where everything seemingly went wrong. I had to keep reminding myself of something my
I often grumble about how difficult the crazy/beautiful journey is. If I did not, I would not be human. My chosen siblings are who I turn to after a particularly difficult day or week. They give me perspective. Usually, the conversation goes something like this: Them: Hey _______ (Various nicknames go in that blank.) What
On Tuesday I helped my Mama run errands. At our last stop I told her I would go in the store and get what was needed because I knew she was exhausted. The van is modified so that I can ride in my power chair. It has two automatic sliding doors one on either side.
My grandaddy, who the world called, Kirk was quiet. He preferred watching and soaking it all in. Then he would say his piece. If you were smart when he talked: you listened. He never wasted words. He also was one of the most fun people I ever met. He and I were quite the dynamic
I have been reluctantly thrust into advocacy, at times, in my life when I did not choose to be. I do not like speaking about my CP when I am the only physically challenged person in the room. It feels wrong because every physically challenged person’s experience is so different, and my experience is just