The other day I was on Twitter and wrote a quote tweet that got quite a bit of unexpected attention. It didn’t go viral or anything but it get more attention than my other tweets. You’re probably thinking ok, who cares? Here’s why it matters. At least to me. The quote tweet was in response… Continue reading Take Up The Space
Category: Back in Time
I Don’t Have To Prove It
This particular anecdote has been swirling around in the back of my head. It's hard for me to discuss because it's a bit painful but I think I should, if only because it's important especially since it occurred at the age where I was reconciling with being disabled and figuring out how it'd fit into… Continue reading I Don’t Have To Prove It
You Are Enough
The younger version of me has been referenced quite a bit on this blog and I thought I'd revisit that now. So I came across a tweet on Twitter where a disabled user asked other disabled people if they could tell one thing to their younger self, what would it be? So many possibilities but… Continue reading You Are Enough
Just a Memory
Lots of moments from my childhood have made lasting impressions on me, some stronger than others. Today, one particular memory comes to mind. I was in grade school, second or third grade, maybe. At that time, I was using a special stroller to get around and was always accompanied by my lovely paraprofessional. For whatever… Continue reading Just a Memory
Owning My Story: Past, Present, and Future
I've said before that I've been a product of the medical system my entire life. My circumstances required serious medical intervention since the very beginning. Nowadays, I'm what providers may call "otherwise healthy," if looking beyond the scope of my disability. In other words, the presence of the medical system in my current daily life… Continue reading Owning My Story: Past, Present, and Future
Pain and Invincibility
I'd like to spend a little time talking about pain. It's important to note that when I say "pain" here, I mean physical pain. I'm not referring to emotional pain or any other kind of struggle one might be dealing with that they may or may not discuss. Though of course, mental health and physical… Continue reading Pain and Invincibility
"Don’t Be The Hero"
hero (noun): a person admired for achievements and noble qualities; one who shows great courage Beyond both being providers, there's one more thing my surgeon and physical therapist have in common: they have both repeatedly told me not to be "the hero." My surgeon would tell me not to be the hero during follow-up appointments… Continue reading "Don’t Be The Hero"
The Spastic Diplege 