My life took a drastic change in the last four days, for the better. I had a doctor’s appointment on Thursday with my orthopedic doctor and we were all assuming the answer to my ongoing hip problem was surgery. I, even though I’m 20, with cerebral palsy have somehow avoided surgery my entire life. EvenContinue reading “Finding medical help”
Tag Archives: Cerebral palsy
Questions and answers
So recently I have received a boat load of questions due to me appearing on TikTok and talking openly about life with cerebral palsy. Currently on February 28, 2021 at 7:32 PM I have over 17,600 followers and 3 videos with over 100,000 views! So, I have received interesting questions and even though I wantContinue reading “Questions and answers”
Botox and Quilting- Why I will never complain about needles!
I will be talking about needles. Fun times for everyone! When living with a lifelong physical disability that other health issues stem from, it should be a top priority to see doctors who help you and do what they say. I have cerebral palsy, so I have been sitting in doctor’s offices my entireContinue reading “Botox and Quilting- Why I will never complain about needles!”
My Ballerina
Most people who see me running around town occasionally see my blonde haired, blue-eyed, slightly taller, much stronger, best friend running around with me. Best friend, yeah, I go with my best friend, we share all our clothes, hairbrushes, memes, phone chargers, books, computers, and occasionally even food. The best part is she must walkContinue reading “My Ballerina”
International Day of People with Disabilities- the meaning of words
Today is International Day of People with Disabilities, yeah! I was debating on what to talk about, because I had so many eye-opening conversations about what having a disability means, ableism, mental health, words, oppression in the disability community, (and how many people do not believe in it!) and wondering what the heck I am doing with my life! Words however caught my attention, and this is not your sunshiny post from me, and for educational purposes, I do mention some words that are not ok to use.
Early Intervention
When I came home from the hospital at ten days old, it was clear that I would have some issues moving forward. Between trauma and heavy medications, we knew I would have some problems with my development. My mom and dad were very optimistic and hopeful that I would have a very bright future. Continue reading “Early Intervention”
The start of my story
I do not think very many people know this story, but tonight I thought I would share. I suffered from multiple injuries during my birth, I was very sick when I was born too. These circumstances basically caused me not to breathe. When you don’t breathe, oxygen does not travel to your brain. Continue reading “The start of my story”
Just a Girl With Crutches 