Tag: disability

Things that make me think ‘wow’

Sometimes when I watch an able-bodied person moving around they will do something that makes me think ‘wow, can human beings really do something like that their bodies?’

This usually happens when I watch people dancing or ice skating or doing certain kinds of sports. I know that I’m not alone in these kinds of feelings. I went to see the dance troupe Diversity on tour last year and I’m pretty sure I wasn’t the only one sitting in the audience I awe of all the moves the dancers on stage were pulling.

But I also get this feeling at other times too when I’m just watching people go about their daily lives. My mind still boggles at the fact people can run backwards.

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My first physio appointment of the year

So I had my first physio appointment of the year last week and it went just like I hoped it would.

Since getting a new splint for my left foot sometime last month I was really pleased when I could tell right away that it was a million miles better than the last one I had.

Although I’m still building up the amount of time I can wear it in one go, I can have it on for a few hours now before I feel the need to take it back again.

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The guilt of needing help

A little while ago, Norah, who also writes a blog, asked me if I would write a post about how it makes me feel when I know I have to accept help that I don’t want.

She asked me to do this a little while ago and one of the reasons that it’s taken me so long to get around to this (sorry, Norah), is that I had a really long think about the things I wanted to say.

For me, it’s not really a case of ‘not wanting’ help, and more a case of having occasions in life where I feel like I ‘shouldn’t need help and should be able to do these things for myself.’

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Birthdays with Cerebral Palsy

It was my birthday last week. I turned 24. I had a wonderful day surrounded by people that I love and care about, and, who I’m fairly certain love and care about me just as much. I was spoilt with good will messages, cake and presents and it was wonderful to be able to spend time with some of the most important people in my life.

That said, now that I’m older, I’m always more and more aware that I wasn’t supposed to be blowing out candles and making any wishes for another three months yet. That evening my mum said to me, “Just think this time 24 years ago we were both fighting for our lives…” and every year on my birthday that thought is never too far away.

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