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June 13th, 2016 NBC aired amputee Zach Gowen’s run on American Ninja Warrior. Gowen wowed everyone as he took on the course. Just watch! After watching you might think. “Great job Zach Gowen! But Zachary, what does this have to do with cerebral palsy?” Fair question you. My analysis reveals three lessons that transcend amputees.…
“You just don’t get it.” Probably a commonplace thought among the cerebral palsy community. Sentiment at times geared to parents. Yet writing Off Balanced I realized the phrase converses. You could say I don’t get parenting a child with cerebral palsy. Or, at least I did not growing up. Penning Off Balanced I aimed to…
Accessibility issues haunt the disability community. The vast range in barriers remains most terrifying. Just think. What does accessible even mean? As someone with cerebral palsy I initially think physical. I am talking stairs without handrails. Or, embarking on the balance obstacle course called rough terrain. Such concerns pale in comparison to issues more severe…
Failure and cerebral palsy correspond. For example, consider the developmental milestone walking. Most kids walk by one-and-a-half years old, according to Parenting. I first walked at three years old. That means I endured an extra year-and-a-half failing to walk. Many with cerebral palsy never walk. However, I am not here to dwell on failing. Rather…
Possess no fear! I am not losing my cerebral palsy focus. Although I see how the title can suggest otherwise. Rather when I say “you,” I am saying “you with CP.” Yes! You will find cerebral palsy connections in my e-book Rock Realities. Said connections will trigger empathy. Plus maybe inspire! All this thanks to…
Living with cerebral palsy will leave you seeking pain relief. The pain’s severity varies based on each case. For example, take my Handicap This colleague Mike Berkson. His pain unfortunately remains constant. So the product I am recommending today would not work for him. Rather today’s recommendation provides pain relief for minor pains. Instances where…
Tip 11 for making friends despite your cerebral palsy includes an Amazon affiliate link. As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Friendship enhances life. Although before enjoying any enrichment, you must undergo a traditional welcoming ritual. Said ritual you know as making friends. Making friends can prove intimidating for anyone. Add cerebral palsy…
Too frequently cerebral palsy causes negative self-talk. Said negativity better brace for a battle though! After all I am here to hone you into a positivity force. By post’s end you will possess the means required to overcome negative self-talk. Perhaps the biggest challenge to positivity comes with the how. You know you should stay…
Four minutes and 52.5 seconds equates to inconsequential or impressive, depending on context. If you spend four minutes and 52.5 seconds waiting for a friend, you will likely deem that inconsequential. Meanwhile improving your 5k time by four minutes and 52.5 seconds impresses. A feat I recently achieved! To catch everyone up, last August I…
Birthdays seem a fitting time to reflect. Around this time last year you may recall I wrote an entire post on the matter. With my birthday here again I wish to revisit. Prepare for birthday reflection questions that will empower you! The following questions I personally used to contemplate my past year. Given my blog’s…