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Turning an idea into a published book entails a long journey. One requiring much time spent on what writers refer to as their work-in-progress, commonly abbreviated WIP. Perhaps you wish to write fiction and boost cerebral palsy representation in literature. Or maybe you plan to pen a memoir, aiming to inspire others with your true-life…
The following post includes Amazon affiliate links to products which help me continue feeling good while aging with cerebral palsy. As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Aging presents challenges for everyone. That proves especially true in the cerebral palsy community. Despite CP’s categorization as a non-progressive disorder. Like the Annals of Rehabilitation…
The following book review for Beyond the Finish by Brent and Kyle Pease includes Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Beyond the Finish by Brent and Kyle Pease sets forth to tell the authors’ tale about becoming world champion ironmen. The brother duo doing so as a team. An…
My birthday reflection contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your favorite cake sits before you. Radiating a delicious glow. Or, maybe that glow comes from the flickering candles on top the cake’s surface. “Make a wish” your loved one encourages. To risk coming across as rude, let me…
The following post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links to books will help you fulfill my CP awareness recommendation, “Get to know the individuals with cerebral palsy.” As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To begin, know this post will not cover actual celebrities with cerebral palsy (CP). Names ranging from actors RJ…
Links to the Revival Gear hat light are Amazon affiliated links. As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Darkness surrounds you. Consequently, each step becomes a mystery. Any dips, cracks, gaps, or other obtrusions in the landscape hidden away. An especially troubling scenario when living with cerebral palsy (CP). Seeing the path ahead…
Instantly after hearing the words, my mouth twitched. Hesitancy grasping me. Should I say something? The comment possessed innocent intentions, a compliment in fact. Yet the wording emboldened disability stereotypes. “Zach is the most non-disabled, disabled person I’ve met.” Even sharing the story here leaves me feeling guilty. The person who said that meant well.…
Enjoying the holiday season can prove challenging when living with cerebral palsy. Lacking accessibility and/or wintery conditions may turn festive occasions into real-life nightmares. Or even worse, leave you a spectator. Watching everyone else celebrate while you spend the holidays alone. To prevent this, guest blogger Eric Tress offers practical tips for getting involved in…
*The following post is sponsored by Millercare Mobility Specialists, the leading mobility aids company in the North West of England. A quiet stigma frequently surrounds mobility aids. Negativity which manifests in various ways. Whether walking aids like a walker or cane. Or mobility devices such as a wheelchair or scooter. Sometimes the stigmatizing reflects within…
Frequently social media gets viewed negatively. No matter if Facebook, Twitter, or another platform, controversy tends to lurk. A joking exchange escalates to high tension. Behavior ranging from simply immature to downright mean, fractures lives. These scenarios craft unpleasant perceptions about social media. Admittedly, the pessimistic view possesses merit. However, the negativity also risk overshadowing…