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
My balance has always been effected by cerebral palsy. Ataxic CP is the category of cerebral palsy I’m challenged by. It is a rare form of CP, affecting just 5-10% of cases. One of the attributes of ataxic cerebral palsy is its disruption of physical balance. Generally speaking, it’s more difficult for me to balance … More A Balance Perspective
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
Golf in Hawaii can be full of surprises. A recommendation leads to a tee time, without a true understanding of what you’re getting into. On my second trip to Oahu we ventured to a new course. Up the coast we traveled to experience the wonder of Turtle Bay. There truly is no way to know … More A Turtle Bay Experience
Traveling can be an adventure or a relaxing vacation. Sometimes traveling can be terrifying and riddled with anxiety. While, it can also bring feelings of excitement. Imagine if leaving home brought about each of these emotions. Traveling seems to carry at least some chaos under normal circumstances. I’ve learned vacationing with cerebral palsy brings its … More The Key
One of the most interesting aspects of having cerebral palsy is the curiosity of others. We live in a culture concerned with offending those around us. It does seem advantageous to be respectful of people, as I’ve learned from time to time that rude inquisitions rarely lead anywhere positive. However, holding back from asking genuine … More Questions from Strangers
Whether you are a golfer or not, I’ve learned countless lessons about life through the game. Some of those lessons have helped overcome the emotional challenges presented by cerebral palsy. One of the main things holding me back is being too hard on myself. Almost every person I’m close to has pointed out the brutal … More We All Hit Bad Golf Shots
We learn new things every day. People around us tell a story we didn’t know, or we might read something, giving us a greater understanding on a topic. A longtime buddy of mine sent me a podcast a few months ago. It was an hour of information on cerebral palsy. A couple guys had done … More Intention Tremor
A Journey With Cerebral Palsy 