The Wings to Fly...
I am probably one of the most stubborn people you’ll ever meet. I don’t like to ask for help. Despite growing up with cerebral palsy, I...
A Shell That Encases Me.
"… You are just a shell, a shell that encases the real me." I am truly mind blown. As I repeatedly mull over this beautifully crafted...
These Are My People!
I would like to start off today’s post by saying, I am continuously overwhelmed by the outpour of love, support and encouragement that...
I am not Invincible.
As I lay awake in my bed this morning waiting and wishing for the seemingly unrelenting ache in my hip to subside, I found myself...
Fighter.
At this present moment, I am sitting at my desk sipping my caramel latte. I can feel it entering my throat and warming my stomach on its...
I am in Between.
Writing has always been therapeutic for me- a catharsis; a way to express my inner emotions without actually voicing how I really feel,...
C-E-R-E-B-R-A-L P-A-L-S-Y: How I Spell Acceptance.
From a very young age, I knew that Cerebral Palsy is a permanent reality. It is something that I will have to live with for the rest of...
Breathe.
Inhale courage. Exhale fear. This is a notion that can be extremely difficult to grasp at times. It is definitely easier said than done,...
Fly Away.
I have said before that there is a part of me that feels as though my spirit doesn’t match my body. Throughout my life, this confusion is...
This is My Why!
When I think of all of the kids that I have the privilege of working with at the Out of School Care Program, I tend to get emotional. I...
