Zacharyfenell.com celebrates World CP Day by welcoming guest blogger Lindsey Pasieka who shares her dos and don'ts when encountering someone with cerebral palsy.

World CP Day: Dos and Don’ts When Encountering Someone with Cerebral Palsy (Guest Post)

0 Comment

Every year in early October advocates in the cerebral palsy (CP) community worldwide come together to promote CP awareness. The international movement known as World CP Day offers a great platform to provide an education on the often misunderstood condition. This year I am honored to commemorate World CP Day by welcoming guest blogger Lindsey…

Read More

From the many blogs nominated Zachary Fenell made the shortlist cut and remains in the running to become HealthUnlocked's Health Blogger of the Year.

Celebrating Health Bloggers’ Important Contributions

0 Comment

Blogging offers more than merely a platform for vanity. Done right a blog leaves a meaningful impact. A reader could feel less alone, more informed, and perhaps even inspired! This holds especially true with health bloggers. Looking to recognize the aforementioned HealthUnlocked started the Health Blogger Awards. Or, so I paraphrase. To quote HealthUnlocked directly,…

Read More

Cerebral Palsy Frustrations and How to Handle Them

Cerebral Palsy Frustrations and How to Handle Them

0 Comment

Rage wages on inside you. Your mind battles your body. A single culprit remains responsible for the conflict, cerebral palsy (CP). The disability directly causes the internal strife. Hence calling the irritations cerebral palsy frustrations only seems fair. These cerebral palsy frustrations creep into your life daily, manifesting in multiple ways. Possibly you meet an…

Read More

Guest blogger Tom Nash (Nash Disability Law) gives a how-to guide to aid those applying for Social Security Disability benefits.

Social Security Disability Benefits: How to the Start the Application Process (Guest Post)

0 Comment

Here at https://www.zacharyfenell.com I strive to provide multi-faceted emotional support to my peers with cerebral palsy and those with different disabilities. While important, other supports prove equally valuable. You should certainly possess the knowledge regarding available resources, for example Social Security Disability benefits. Said information you best to glean from an experienced Social Security Disability…

Read More

Asking Someone Out: Forget Your Critics!

Asking Someone Out: Forget Your Critics!

0 Comment

Like a drummer who accidentally skips a refrain, your heart winds up off beat. Vocally you open your mouth to a sound which causes puberty flashbacks.  All this plus the worst case scenario repeatedly shows on the movie projector called your mind. Asking someone out can sure leave you a wreck! Do you want to…

Read More

Prove you wrong!

Prove You Wrong!

0 Comment

Proving yourself seems a part to living with cerebral palsy. Expectations riddled with the word “cannot.” Sometimes you must fight just to receive the opportunity to show otherwise. To prove you wrong! The “you” encompasses those denying you opportunities. Truthfully, often one such denier goes overlooked. Go find a mirror. Yes. I am talking about…

Read More

Make Diversity an Asset: Embracing Differences

0 Comment

Your diversity may leave you facing inner doubt. Diversity meaning whatever attributes leaves you sticking out in a crowd. The element forces you to stand out, hence the internal voice whispering questions. “What might others think?” “Will I feel accepted?” Relentlessly the self-imposed inquiry rages on. Stop the interrogation! Easily said, right? Trust me, I…

Read More

Turning Your Cerebral Palsy Role Model into a Mentor

Turning Your Cerebral Palsy Role Model into a Mentor

0 Comment

Recognizing valuableness and obtaining said value can prove frustrating. To demonstrate, previously I described needing role models with cerebral palsy. Amidst I outline their importance. Although I never used the word “mentor,” along the way I transitioned to discussing mentors. Before continuing, perhaps I should distinguish between the two roles. After all you might wonder…

Read More

Developing a Winning Mindset

Developing a Winning Mindset

0 Comment

Imagine a boxer relentlessly punching you. No official around to stop the fight. Such analogy effectively describes how last place may impact self-confidence. Notice a keyword there though, “may.” By developing a winning mindset you empower yourself to change the scene. Prepare to go on the metaphorical attack! “Whatever” you might say while reading. “This…

Read More