Perception is a weird thing. Growing up my peers struggled to understand how me there classmate with a physical disability was in mainstream classes. I think this came in part because there was a program for students who had what … Continue reading
Like many, I don’t always enjoy the adjustment period required when you get new equipment. Adjusting to a new piece of equipment is sometimes overlooked.Even with a new wheelchair despite often having a trial period with a chair that … Continue reading
I have wondered if cerebral palsy and the startle reflex is commonly associated with it, does everyone with cerebral palsy have the startle reflex? … Continue reading
Having a disability can be a socially isolating thing but I personally found it a struggle in my teen years. Teens are so socially awkward to begin with that I found a few things useful to realize. People are especially … Continue reading
I’ve written a lot on the topic of tight muscles, startle reflex, and cerebral palsy. But being that it is winter I thought it was worth revisiting. This winter, I noticed an improvement in these areas for me, and I … Continue reading
I am a self proclaimed princess, which meant that for years I lacked an attitude of independence. Disability can change one’s sense of independence. Having a disability and living on my own has taught me to develop a sense of … Continue reading
Talking about your disability can be a challenge at times. I was talking to a friend the other day and she was asked about how to handle it when people ask those awkward invasive questions. You know the ones about … Continue reading
All my life I have struggled with talking to my friends. I know I am not alone with the social isolation that cerebral palsy can create, but have you ever stopped to think how social media can help? It is … Continue reading
I grew up in a world, where I was perceived as different. That being said, I know that this sense of difference I’ve felt over the years has being a driving force in how my experiences were shaped. Being that … Continue reading
If you read this blog regularly, you will remember some weeks ago that my roommate had me ask on her behalf about counter top ovens She wanted one she could bake a cake in … Continue reading