This is without doubt the most difficult time in my life. Life means changes are inevitable, put some days. I wonder why all the changes had to come at once… seemingly. People with my condition: generally do not like change I used to be the poster child for that particular lovely part of my condition.
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In full disclosure, I have a very difficult time letting others help me. When you have my condition or any other physical challenge people tend to underestimate you and what you can do. Underestimation, for me, makes my determination kick in. Telling me I cannot do something all but guarantees I’ll figure out a way
There is a misconception I do not get discouraged. I do I am as human as any other person, which means I absolutely do from time to time. I just do not stay discouraged long. What I do to overcome discouragement? I would love to tell you. I hope these tips help.
I apologize for the lack of blog posts the last couple of weeks. I owe you an explanation as to why. Being born with spastic quadriplegia, cerebral palsy means that I have too much muscle tone in my body at any given time. This means my muscles get tight often. About a month ago now.,
In honor of National Siblings Day last week, I want to honor the people who love me, but do not have to. I was not born with siblings I get to choose mine. I am the most blessed. My chosen brother and journey partner: where would I be without you? I shutter to think. We
Thriving has been a struggle, as of late, but I am NEVER giving up on myself, so I want to share further changes I have made to my health and wellness journey to thrive once again. Some of these are from the post I wrote December 3, 2024. I hope what follows is helpful. 1.
Every little girl dreams of being a princess and her prince charming coming in on a white horse. I dreamed of that, too, but then I figured out I was not a typical little girl. Now what happens to my perfect fairy tale when I was born with cerebral palsy? Does it exist? I wondered.
The name of this blog is intentional. I do my best to thrive with cerebral palsy. Thriving is how I referred to my mindset with my condition before sharing my life and story with the world. It is just what I do. I am learning thriving is a constant work in progress and never a
Today has been a roller coaster of emotions. The time change does not help. Why are we required to endure this madness twice a year, again? I stretched out onto the floor and grabbed my phone. I sent some texts to a few of my chosen siblings to get much needed perspective. I was close
Today is International Women’s Day. In honor of that, I want to salute the important women in my life who have helped make me the person I am and will be. I come from a line a of strong women. Their strength was definitely passed down to me by both DNA and example. In addition,