Jealousy is an emotion we all feel. It’s defined as feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages. We might experience jealousy over another’s home or the car they drive. Maybe their career or relationships cause feelings of envy. The emotion has always felt complex. My feelings of jealousy include many things, … More Jealousy

Balance is something we all strive toward. It’s designed to remove the extremes from our lives. Some of us have trouble finding the middle of situations. Living our lives in the gray area. Cerebral palsy can make it challenging to find the middle ground. In situations, my disability can also force me to view things … More Taking This Too Far

Cerebral palsy has a tendency to bring about feeling of frustration, which have boiled into anger during my life. Anger can be defined as a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. Something about having cerebral palsy doesn’t seem fair. CP has caused many things in life to be slightly different. The way I accomplish … More Living Through Anger

The way we think about challenges in life seems different for everyone. Looking at the way we approach those tasks may be different still. When faced with a test, some might jump in feet first, while others could take it slow. In my life, opting for the slower approach has seemed more affective. Though I … More Brick by Brick

Cerebral palsy is always going to be part of my life. The only possibility for a life without cerebral palsy would be a medical breakthrough. In the unlikely case of a medical breakthrough, a question would arise, would the procedure be worth the risk? It seems most people have things about themselves they would change … More It’s Always with Me….

Everyone probably experiences times where a little help would be nice. Sometimes help may be necessary. If your car breaks down and you’re unfamiliar with the finer points of repairing an engine. Other times, help might simply make something easier. It could be a project you could handle yourself, but the assistance of someone close … More Making Things Easier

The way we dress is a form of communication. It has elements of self-expression and creativity. As a guy, most of us pay little attention to fashion. If it fits and feels comfortable, it works just fine. The functionality of clothing also becomes an important factor. I often find myself purchasing apparel for a specific … More Fashion and Cerebral Palsy

We probably all experience fear to some degree. Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. It seems like a complicated definition. Fear can be great or mild and everywhere in between. In my case, fear can also be irrational. For … More Some Fear