Living with a disability my whole life means I’ve had plenty of time to know what I can do, what help I need, and what works for me. Yet a few months ago I wondered if there was something new I could do. Out of curiosity, determination, and somewhat necessity, I found...
under the skyfull of blue,warmth of the sunon my skin.the Lightshines within,always forever.even whendays get shorter,clouds return,hope grows dim,a fire stillburnsdeep,forever within. look up,keep your eyeon the sky.watch, wait forthe birds above,two eagles soarover...
Firsts can’t be repeated. I went to a conference for a second time. Apparently I carried high expectations with me. I didn’t know that until the week ended and I felt some unexplained disappointment. What was I expecting? Was I subconsciously comparing...
Every year I pick a word that seems to relate to life at the time. And apparently, I’m drawn to “F” words. It started five years ago… 2014. I chose FOCUS. This was the year I struggled a lot. I turned thirty, the milestone I dreaded. I sought...
We don’t like to be out of our comfort zone. Disability means I can instantly be out of mine. There is a discomfort around disability. Being uncomfortable is a way of life for me. I can be immune to this fact. In the past year, several friends have said,...