The Value of Connection

The Value of Connection

Oct 22, 2015 | childhood, daily life, disability, friendship

I have a love/hate relationship with social media. I’m pretty sure the majority of people on Facebook would say the same things at different times. It can be…overwhelming. Too much to keep up with. Too many ads for businesses and companies I’ve never...
When the Cold is Worth It

When the Cold is Worth It

Oct 18, 2015 | daily life

I came back home frozen. My whole body was stiff and that made me even more unsteady on my feet. I could still move, but I told my dad not to let go. He helped me back into the house. Slowly. Because my legs couldn’t go very fast. They needed time to thaw. I...
Beyond the Green Shirt

Beyond the Green Shirt

Oct 16, 2015 | childhood, daily life, disability, other

In all my sorting so far, I couldn’t give away this one green shirt. I went looking for it tonight before I remembered I wore it the other day. Fall is the time of year when this shirt cycles in and out my closet every week. It’s my favorite for this weird...
Freedom in Unlikely Places

Freedom in Unlikely Places

Oct 15, 2015 | adulthood, daily life, independence, writing

I laughed when he first walked up. Lunch was almost over and we figured he must not be working today. He was on his way out the door, but he sat down for a minute to catch us up on his family. It was a funny moment because he didn’t know we were coming and we...

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