Like many people I’ve always enjoyed watching films because films tell the story about someone’s life and struggles and how they were able to overcome those obstacles that they had to face. About a year and a half ago,…
I dedicated to write “Stomping Through My Life With CP” because I wanted to share my story and how I view my Cerebral Palsy as a blessing and a punishment although I faced the obstacles that only made me stronger…
We have to get out there and change the old attitudes.” “There are only two kinds of people in the world: the disabled, and the yet-to-be-disabled. ~ Ed Roberts When I think about society as a woman with Cerebral Palsy…
Facebook recently launched a feature where you have the ability to create avatars that look just like you like everyone else. I joined the trend and decided to create my avatar. As I was creating my avatar I got so…
“I do not have a disability, I have a gift! Others may see it as a disability, but I see it as a challenge. This challenge is a gift because I have to become stronger to get around it, and…
Dear Future Boyfriend, You probably know by now that my cerebral palsy and I are a package deal and if you don’t like that goodbye it was nice knowing you but no seriously if you decide to stick around and…
I decided to start advocating for cerebral palsy when I turned eighteen years old. I wanted to help others find and make a difference in the world for others like myself. Little did I know that getting involved in advocacy…
I have been advocating for cerebral palsy since I was 18 years old and throughout the years that I have been advocating I’ve learned several lessons that I will carry for the rest of my life 1. Your voice is…
Hey You, Yeah, I’m talking to you, don’t be surprised girl, look I know it may seem like you’re confused about where you’re heading in life as you’re just now, turning 21-years old and it seems too difficult to handle…
In today’s society, unfortunately, people with disabilities tend to deal with the constant struggle of Ableism, And having to constantly have to prove society that their assumptions of you are wrong. So how to cope with Ableism when you’ve encountered…