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Injury

I was in the second grade. We lived in a two family home. My grandparents lived in the downstairs unit, and we lived upstairs. My sisters were gone for the afternoon, so I was in our part of the house alone… but my grandmother was at home. She called me downstairs for something… I don’tContinue reading “Injury”

Missed A Day

I’m so sorry I missed a day of posting. I did write though… so my goal is intact. I’ve been rewatching the previous seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale. It’s been eerie yet, oddly enjoyable. I need to get back to my workouts and reading habits. Especially now that my schedule at work is consistent andContinue reading “Missed A Day”

CP = many masks

Do you think you’re hiding your true parts from people? Because of cerebral palsy, I often wear a mask to please people’s sense of ability or capability. The things I’ve learned to do with one hand because of my hemiplegia means that when someone asks me to do something, chances are that I can. OrContinue reading “CP = many masks”

CP = Therapy

I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 6 months old. My first concrete memories are being in ‘school’ doing all my therapies. I distinctly remember speech therapy, physical therapies, occupational therapies, and even psychological therapies all throughout my youth. From each type, I learned a lot of things. The things that I learned through allContinue reading “CP = Therapy”

CP = resilience

Any given day in the life of someone with cerebral palsy usually entails dealing with some form of adversity or trial. That could be adapting to my ability of the day since spasms and other aches and pain could affect what I can do on a given day. It could be the emotional and mentalContinue reading “CP = resilience”

Life Intervenes

I’ve been rundown lately. On Monday night, I came home, and having been in the building during the carpet shampooing, my sinuses were irritated. Last night, the coughing began. So, I stayed home from work. I slept, stayed hydrated, and ate. By bed tonight, I’m hoping to feel good enough to go to work forContinue reading “Life Intervenes”

CP = lifelong issues

Cerebral Palsy is not progressive. Meaning: the damage that was done is never going to get worse, but that doesn’t mean that my life with cerebral palsy does not change as I age. If I don’t use my adaptive gear, do my therapy regimes, get regular health checks, and actively engage my weak muscles, myContinue reading “CP = lifelong issues”