I have a younger brother. His birthday was yesterday. We’ve never been close, and since I have made my life far from the areas that he calls home… it’s been a minute since we’ve celebrated anything together. He’s my brother all the same, and I hope that he had a good day doing something heContinue reading “Brothers”
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International Women’s Day
I saw a video today that has stuck with me: I really just wanted to be here to celebrate everyone in this room because I know how hard it is to get up in the morning when the world’s against you and even when the lights are sparkling and the fashion is on and theContinue reading “International Women’s Day”
CP = lots of failures
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? I used to think of myself as a failure, coward, and a whole host of other self-deprecating thoughts and put downs. As I’ve grown, I have come to see that every setback, every ‘failure’, every time I’ve had a false start hasContinue reading “CP = lots of failures”
National Love Your Pet Day
Meet our current pack. Sweetpea is the cat. She’s our mouser and cuddle hog. She loves to climb to the top of the entertainment shelf and survey her kingdom. She enjoys a drink from the tub faucet. Each night, she nestles herself under my husband’s arms while he falls asleep. Each morning, she climbs onContinue reading “National Love Your Pet Day”
Safety & Contentment
For almost 30 years, my safe place and person has been my partner. He has seen me in the worst and chooses to stay in spite of it. He has seen me at my best and pushes me to be even better. He has seen me at my lowest and held my hand as IContinue reading “Safety & Contentment”
Prompt Day
What does success mean to you? A few years ago, I was a part of the first cohort of a course put on by Jess Weiner, called: “WTF is Success“ It was life changing because it got me to consider what success looks like for me, not some idealized version of me… but the personContinue reading “Prompt Day”
Appreciated
Yesterday, I went to my director to give her updates on a few things. This morning, I got a note from my supervisor that my promotion has come through. I am also getting my sit/stand desk is going to be installed soon. The note from my supervisor expressed high praises for the work that I’veContinue reading “Appreciated”
Black History Month
I am not black, but I have black family members. I went to a public school in NYC with many black classmates. Some of which are lifelong friends. So, I was raised with healthy respect and admiration for black leaders and culture. This month, I am going to share with you some of my heroes.Continue reading “Black History Month”
Day 28 — Body appreciation
How do you feel about your physical appearance? How can you show your body more love and appreciation? This is a loaded question. I have cerebral palsy with left-sided hemiparesis. Society, members of my family, doctors, and others have been telling me that there is something wrong with me and my appearance since infancy. ForContinue reading “Day 28 — Body appreciation”
Indomitable Bellatrix 