I have heard it said the best way to understand someone is to walk a mile in their shoes; but what if that was not possible? Over the years I have been asked “If you could wake up without Cerebral Palsy or Hydrocephalus would you want that?” Yikes, talk about a difficult question. While […]
Life is all about balance. Where there is darkness so too is light. Amidst a conclusion lies a new beginning. With success came obstacles that had to be overcome. Upon reflection, the question I have posed frequently when I journal is “How can I find the balance between being realistic, whilst also embracing positivity?” Can […]
Happy Friday everyone! I hope each of you had a good, productive, and safe week. This week was eye-opening for a few reasons; though each of those had to do with either enlightenment or understanding. During my counseling session, my therapist commented that I had not expressed my feelings about my current recovery. She listened patiently […]
Hi Ash, It’s me. Ashlee too, from the future. No, I wish I was some cool science-fiction trick. I’m you, in 2020. The older you, hopefully, smarter and more self-assured. We are 28 now, and I have a few things I want to tell you. I hope that in hearing these words you can begin […]
Dear body, It’s me. Your owner. I’ve been thinking a lot about you these last two months. I cannot remember the last time I checked in with you or gave you praise, so these words are dedicated to you. Let’s talk about the last 66 days. You’ve endured two surgeries, two weeks of complete bed […]
Happy Invisible Illness Week to all of my fellow warriors! To the allies of these warriors, this is for you, too! Thank you for everything you do to support your person(s). Now, what is an invisible illness? Disabled World, as featured by Umass, defined invisible illness as “Invisible Disability, or hidden disability, is an umbrella […]
Hi readers! I hope you’re staying safe and well amidst the pandemic. Well, here we are! 28 days post-op, and let me tell you it has been a journey so far. For the first ten days, I was completely bed-ridden. Getting out of bed only to complete simple, daily-living tasks that took every ounce of […]
“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.” Shakespeare Recently I’ve done a great deal of reflection on relationships (platonic, as well as romantic). As I age, I become more aware of what I have, […]
Like many of my posts, this week’s topic was inspired by a conversation I had with someone in my life not too long ago. I have made it a general that those around me may ask any question they want, in terms of clarity as it relates to my conditions; all I ask is that […]
Good afternoon readers! I hope that you are all staying healthy and well during this pandemic. Like so many, I took a break from blogging and social media for a while so that I could focus on my mental and emotional health. I will return to posting every Friday, so turn on those post notifications […]
Today’s post is in honor of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. CP is a generalized, umbrella term that is used to describe “the way it affects people’s movement, the part of the body affected and by how severe the effects are.” (Cerebral Palsy Alliance, 2018). https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/our-research/about-cerebral-palsy/what-is-cerebral-palsy/types-of-cerebral-palsy/ Did you know that there are three categories of Cerebral […]
Social media, it’s time we have a little talk. Don’t get me wrong I use social media, often. As a blogger, it promotes communication, networking, and provides the means to connect with those I may not have otherwise had the opportunity to. True to its name it is a hub of social behavior, that does […]
