Promotional poster So I just recently watched Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution on Netflix. I know, I know, I'm late to the party. Better late than never, right? I hope? The documentary begins by introducing Camp Jened, a New York based camp for disabled teens that operated back in the 1970s and 1980s. I'll openly… Continue reading Go Watch Crip Camp
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My Cane-Do Attitude
March 2020 When I was told last August that my candidacy for SDR had been accepted and one predicted outcome was walking with a single point cane indoors, I was thrilled. I'd never been able to walk with a cane. The possibility was so exciting to me. But we know this by now. Back in… Continue reading My Cane-Do Attitude
I’m Not Your Clown
Today I want to talk about humor in regards to disability. Here's what I mean: poking fun at myself just to make light of things. I also mean the type of humor that can be very hurtful and malicious. On that note, I am not endorsing anything aimed at somebody else that could be hurtful,… Continue reading I’m Not Your Clown
Brotherly Love
I went for a walk with my brother outside the other day. I'm still using the walker for outside environments–some days it seems I make more progress than other days, which is perfectly fine. Hopefully soon I can get to using my Loftstrand crutches again for the outside environments. Oddly it can sometimes feel like… Continue reading Brotherly Love
Betting On Better Futures
In the process of trying to explain to others what my recovery's been like, I've been thinking a lot about sacrifice and the potential for reward. For example, deciding to have surgery was definitely a huge, impactful decision for me to make. I had a feeling SDR was going to change not only the way… Continue reading Betting On Better Futures
Being Physically Disabled During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has now invaded pretty much all aspects of our daily lives. It's on everybody's mind, on all TV sets turned to the news channel. Society is afraid and the media breeds on fear. I'm willing to bet that disabled folks out there are afraid, too. Disabled lives are just as valuable as… Continue reading Being Physically Disabled During a Pandemic
When You’re Finally Free
As it is now March and officially Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, I thought I'd write another post discussing it and how my feelings have changed from last year's CP Awareness Month post. There, I discussed feelings of self-love and that message is more or less the same. I am still in a place where I… Continue reading When You’re Finally Free
The Spastic Diplege 