Finding The Courage To Be Myself

by | Nov 26, 2013 | The Walk

There are moments in my life when, because I have cerebral palsy, I don’t like being myself. I feel inadequate, awkward, and tired. I wonder how people perceive me and if they like what they see. But, after this happened, I felt encouraged and confident to be myself....

Here’s To Teachers Who See The Awesome

by | Nov 26, 2013 | The Walk

I was an awkward teenager. I didn’t know how to style my hair; I didn’t own any make-up, and I was completely clueless when it came to boys. They simply weren’t on my radar screen. It’s as if I have always been a “librarian in training.” I wore sweaters to school, had...