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Looking around, you may see someone confident and think, “Oh, they’re lucky.” Believing the person always possessed such swagger. Most likely though, their confidence developed over the years. Life experiences and personal growth building the confidence you see today. Although, seemingly a daunting task, you too can build confidence! For more on how to build…
This post, “More Than a Happy Birthday- Making Your Birthday Matter!” contains an Amazon affiliate link. As an Amazon affiliate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Happy birthday! The words come flooding in from friends and family via text messages, Facebook posts, and other social media platforms. Each message ensures you do indeed enjoy…
*The following review for Falling Forward with Style or Cerebral Palsy Survival Guide (Humorous Edition) by Ben Carrier includes Amazon affiliated links. As an Amazon affiliate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Author Ben Carrier documents his experiences “tripping, slipping, and face-planting his way through life with cerebral palsy since the 1970s” in Falling…
Staying active with a disability can easily feel intimidating, if not impossible! How do you manage staying active on days you feel fatigued? Or, what if exercises increase your symptoms? How do you respond? To help answer these questions and more, I am honored to pass the speaking stick, or I guess blogging stick, over…
Living with cerebral palsy (CP) means risk taking. Risks which will shape your character and develop you into the person you want to become. While essential to your development, risk taking creates uncertainty. Leading to anxiety, self-doubt, fear, and more surrounding you. Time to run those negative emotions off because the calvary has arrived! I…
*The following review for Disfigured On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Within Disfigured On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space author Amanda Leduc explores western fairy tales and the role disability plays in the narrative. As Leduc explains in…
The following post, “Tackling a Fitness Challenge Living with Cerebral Palsy,” contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Temptation lingers to pursue a fitness challenge. At the same time intimidation leaves you frozen in hesitation. “Could I really do this?” “Am I capable of such a feat?”…
The following post, “Winning Starts with Losing- The Truth Behind Success,” contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Winning and losing feel like contradictory concepts. Winners hold their heads up high, proud and accomplished. Possibly touting an award, medal, or other hardware symbolizing triumph. Meanwhile losers hang…
On Saturday, June 1st, 2024 Notre Dame College (NDC) held a closing mass. Fueling many emotions for those with ties to the small liberal arts college. The event marked a time to celebrate the institution’s 100-plus year history, which started with a vision from the Sisters of Notre Dame. Although, behind the celebratory vibes loomed…
The following post, “A Meaningful Birthday Celebration,” contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Birthdays offer a time to celebrate. Opportunity to gather with family and friends. Perhaps enjoying a good meal. Not to mention some cake. While an occasion to indulge in a good time, your…