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I have cerebral palsy which means it is hard for me to do a lot on my own,  I have to have help to do anything physical.  So it can be hard to get a job or even just do things on my own or without out the computer,  I know that sounds crazy but I could not do what I love to do which is helping others. Sometimes needing help all the time can be hard and make you feel very needing,  and it doesn’t seem you can do much when you want to be able to have something that you can do without help.   When I realized that I could write on the computer it made a big difference in my life.   I feel as if I could do so much more on the computer then I could before I knew I could write with it.  I know now that I can do something that means so much to me and I can make a difference in people’s lifes with my writing.

I have a disability called Cerebral palsy,  it can affect someone in so many different ways, its different for each person who has it.   It affects all my physical movements and my speech,  I use wheelchair to get around.  But it doesn’t stop me from having a full life!   I can do everything I put my mind on I just have to do it differently.  For me life is about making the best of what you have and never giving up on your dreams!

”Reaching for the Stars. A Cerebral Palsy Foundation.
Today is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day! It is the first national awareness day for Cerebral Palsy established through Congress via Reaching for the Stars 7 years ago to bring awareness to Cerebral Palsy – the most common motor disability in children impacting more than 800,000 Americans and more than 17,000,0000 people worldwide.
In the past 7 years, we have seen National Cerebral Palsy Day grow into a national effort embraced by parent advocates, clinicians, lawmakers, other organizations and people who have CP themselves (both kids and adults). There has been huge progress made to increase awareness of the need for CP research that can lead to Prevention, Treatment and eventually a Cure and Recovery. The increase in research interest in CP is expanding yearly in both the public and private sectors which means that together we are definitely changing the future of Cerebral Palsy – for those who already have it, and for future generations. We couldn’t be prouder to be volunteers who have worked hard for the past 10 years to make a difference. We will continue to work hard to make a difference for everyone impacted by CP. Special thanks again to Senator Johnny Isakson (GA) and Senator Robert Casey (PA) who co-sponsored National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day 2015 again for us.
Let’s all stand together today wearing our green for CP Awareness and change the future! ‪#‎GG4CP‬ ‪#‎BeTheChange‬ We will never give up”

Why do we have to go through hard times? I know they make us stronger but sometimes I wish it would never come.  Life can be so hard that I wish that there are more I could do!   When I know that someone very special to me is going through a hard time,  my heart just hurts so much , I can’t take it a way!  I have to be there for my loved one somehow,  love is the key to helping anyone!    But when you feel that is not enough what do you do?   Just do it more!  !  Be there for your loved ones! Do anything you can to let them know that you are there!

”When you love someone from the deepest pit of your heart and soul then even your biggest conflicts, your worst misunderstandings or your silliest fights can be solved without saying a single word but with JUST ONE SOULFUL HUG…Aarti Khurana..   – See more at: http://www.lifelovequotesandsayings.com/2015/01/03/magic-hug-2/#sthash.Ho8bT0pZ.dpu”

I absolutely love this video. It says exactly what I want to do. I think everybody is equal and love can help anyone get through hard times.

 

 

 

I have decided that every once in a few days I will write something about me.  That way my followers can get to know me a little more.

As I said yesterday I have a disability; called Cerebral Palsy there are so many different kinds of Cerebral palsy,  I like to think of mine as the crazy kind!   There are some days I think that my body has taken over and even if I think of what I want to do,  my mind and my body are not on the same page.  I use a power chair to get around, I need a lot of help, from getting out of bed to eating. I am happy with who I am,  but I have been through my share of hard times. Who hasn’t had hard times?   Being different can sometimes be hard to fit in,  coming from south Africa and having a disability made it hard to fit in; in high school.  I had some amazing times and people who still today we are best friends.   Those friends are what helped me get through some of the hardest times, they also had apart of why I want to help others!

As I am trying to start up a network to help those who has or depression, one of my best friends has told me that I need to do an video  interview on someone who has been through depression.  If anyone is willing to do something like that please let me know. I am still working out the questions that you would answer, I just wanted to get the idea out there.

I have cerebral palsy which for me it effects all my physical movements and needs,so because it’s hard to be understood to others who don’t know me or what my disability is; I decided that I can help others through a network and writing. I know I have a lot to learn about depression, but I feel like this is what I was meant to do help others, I love it!

This is my hope/idea for this blog I would love to get to have a conversation with someone who might be going through a hard time; through email messages or some kind of chat. I have always felt a calling to help others or just be a friend to someone who feels like they don’t have anybody to talk to.

 

There are times in life where the way you view things change;  and I think I am going through that time.   I have been taking this class that I think has something to do with this season in my life,  its still new for me;  but I know some changes can be great.   So all that to say;  I may be changing the way I want to take my blog. I am still trying to think of how it will look,  but I still want to help and support others it may include people who have a disability.   I will keep all my followers updated as I have more ideas.