I started blogging about my life doing my best to thrive with my condition in September 2019. My chosen brother and journey partner, and my dad told me my story would make a difference in the world, while allowing me to make a good life for myself. They told me this after I had prayed
Tag: Faith
In November 2016, I found myself sobbing into my phone with my chosen brother and journey partner on the other end of the conversation. I was terrified and nervous for what the next day was going to bring my way. He asked me some questions quickly realizing it was going to take more than questions
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. When I found out a few years ago, it irked me, honestly, at first. My initial thought was: “Really? We need one?” I did not want people with my condition to be singled out anymore than they already are. On a personal level: I did not want to be
I hear frequently I need to settle down and have babies. Okay, I want that. I’ve made that quite clear time & again. However, I am not “typical” in any way. It’s going to take a really special guy. I have the balance of a toddler, at best. My right hand is half a hand,
As I write this, there are 34 minutes left in 2025. I will not be sad to see 2025 go. This year has been the most difficult year of my life without exaggeration. After going through all I’ve been through since June 2022 I want to make this year really count I want 2026 to
As I type this, it is three days before Christmas and Hanukkah just ended yesterday. I find myself needing to stay present and feeling immense gratitude for what this season means, and the hope it brings. This season looks different, drastically, then other holiday seasons for me and my immediate family. just because the season
When my chosen brothers came to celebrate my birthday, we laughed an awful lot. They knew I needed the laughter and they delivered. However, they also helped me clarify a lot. They suggested that I document this season of my life for my blog and in video form too. I didn’t know if I could
I’m going through the strangest season of my life and also the most trying and difficult. There are lots of things that I don’t want to talk about at the moment but what I want to say is this:
I want to wish all of my followers a happy Thanksgiving tomorrow if you are in the US. Please celebrate safely. I hope you are surrounded by those you love or can get in touch with them tomorrow or in the coming days. I have much to be thankful for this year as I do
I have come to the conclusion we have all been lied to. What am I referring to you ask? As children, watching our favorite shows and cartoons, we were made to believe being an adult meant we could do anything we wanted to at any time we chose to. This belief is a total lie.