Since March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, I will start by saying Cerebral Palsy is the antagonist of my story. It doesn’t matter what I do, Cerebral Palsy is always trying to prevent me from succeeding.
"Ok. I think I got this...”
“Haha, Oops! Sorry. Maybe next time. “
By looking at my achievements, you would think I would be an expert on knowing how to defeat my worst enemy. The truth is the battles get harder and harder. I haven’t learned all the secrets yet. It is like cutting off one dragon head then having two more heads appear. Overcoming adulthood challenges is no joke.
Finding a part-time job is like trying to find an untaken handicapped parking spot at the mall. It’s ridiculously stressful and annoying. I feel employers don't take me seriously because of my disability. Sure, I have limitations. My physical capability isn't the same as my mental capability though. However, I've been lucky enough to get a few freelance writing gigs. I am proud to say that I’m a published author of several short stories on a mobile app called Texties. I also write articles for websites such as The Mighty and Unwritten. Gotta start from somewhere, right? Someday, I will defeat the dragon saying "I did! Now What?!" Bookstores will be filled with my work!
Finding a part-time job is like trying to find an untaken handicapped parking spot at the mall. It’s ridiculously stressful and annoying. I feel employers don't take me seriously because of my disability. Sure, I have limitations. My physical capability isn't the same as my mental capability though. However, I've been lucky enough to get a few freelance writing gigs. I am proud to say that I’m a published author of several short stories on a mobile app called Texties. I also write articles for websites such as The Mighty and Unwritten. Gotta start from somewhere, right? Someday, I will defeat the dragon saying "I did! Now What?!" Bookstores will be filled with my work!
My stories are under genres such as comedy, adventure, sci-fi, drama, and romance.
Being a disabled spouse has been as difficult as boosting my career. The past year has been full of new obstacles and blessings. I have enjoyed this chapter of our relationship. I am grateful that Brandon is a good, loving man. Unlike some husbands, he had to learn the fundamentals of being married to a disabled woman. I cannot deny it. I hate that he has to be more than just my husband.
I know many disabled women can relate to this. My physical independence is limited so I have to rely on him for several things such as dressing and meal prepping. I want to be a good wife but I can barely do what wives usually do. It is beyond frustrating! My insecurities caused so much tension in our marriage. Things have become better each day though. I have realized marriage is hard no matter what the circumstances are. The road will be always bumpy so make sure you pick someone that can embrace the potholes and speed bumps. I am happy that I found my ride or die.
Cerebral Palsy has made my life complicated but I am glad about it. The more plot twists a story has, the more an impact a story has. If you have a disability, embrace it. Because heroes aren't made without faults.
Cerebral Palsy has made my life complicated but I am glad about it. The more plot twists a story has, the more an impact a story has. If you have a disability, embrace it. Because heroes aren't made without faults.
