Source: Pinterest Let me start by saying that my type of cerebral palsy is called spastic diplegia. The spastic part refers to spasticity, which is a reflex resistance to passive movement of the limbs and is noted by difficulty in initiating or controlling muscular movement. The di- in diplegia denotes two, in this case two… Continue reading Kiss Me, I’m Spastic
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On Positivity
GREY'S ANATOMY "Six Days" Season 3 Episode 11-12 JANUARY 11 & 18 2007 JUDITH HOAG, MAE WHITMAN, CHANDRA WILSONSource: Entertainment Weekly I mentioned in my last post that I've dealt with my disability "with a great amount of positivity." I began to wonder if there was a reason why. Could it be because of how… Continue reading On Positivity
Acceptance as a Non-Linear Experience
I realized I hadn't written much on acceptance when it comes to my disability. I think I've mentioned it offhandedly: how my disability is a part of me and not all of me, how it's nothing to be ashamed of...that is all still true, yet I think there's an important distinction to be made. I… Continue reading Acceptance as a Non-Linear Experience
The Return
Not too long ago I came to a realization of sorts: I needed to get back to the gym. Admittedly there wasn't a great epiphany or anything. There may have been echoes from my physical therapists, telling me that they "weren't miracle workers," in the sense that I had to do some work on my… Continue reading The Return
The In-Between
As all of you know by now, I identify as disabled. I use forearm crutches as mobility aides. I consider both of these statements as factual. Yet even so, I feel like I reside in an invisible realm that I call the "In-Between," which is a place that is both perceived and tangible. Let me… Continue reading The In-Between
Musings on Motherhood
I just recently went on vacation to visit a relative and her new baby. I'm thrilled I got the chance to do so. While I was there, I was confronted with thoughts regarding motherhood whenever my turn comes around. I've known that I want to have children for a long time now. I figured that… Continue reading Musings on Motherhood
Going Beyond
Source: Nick's Crusade Way back in 2010, I decided to do the AIDS walk with my high school classmates. I ended up walking six miles, and felt proud of that. Later, though, when I got home and all the activity had ended, I was incredibly sore and my legs ached all over. A few days… Continue reading Going Beyond
The Spastic Diplege 