Content Warning: Depression, hopelessness This year I’ve decided to focus on getting back to some version of my most independent self. I started physical therapy again. Plus, I scheduled an appointment to get evaluated for a new electric wheelchair. The bathroom is being renovated to make it more accessible. I’m also waiting for a call ...

I was never allowed to trick or treat as a kid. However, Halloween has always been a special time of year for me. My parents didn’t like me watching things with magic involved so Halloween was like forbidden fruit. This being said,  It became my favorite holiday as a kid. I loved researching how Halloween was ...

When I was young, I cast a spell. I didn’t know what I was doing. I didn’t know how powerful my words were. I was just… creating–writing a silly, little poem. That, and I’d also developed a particular writing style from reading a spellbook I’d found in an old house some years before. So, again. ...

Do you think world peace is an illusion? I don’t think world peace is an illusion. Recent events have caused it to seem unimaginable, but it is not too far from our grip. If it is possible to replace hate with love just by a simple act of kindness, it is possible for the world ...

Dr. Phil caused controversy due to an episode of the Doctor Phil Show. It took me some time to articulate my thoughts regarding the episode. At the beginning of the episode, Dr. Phil took a poll from the audience and asked them, “How many people would swipe right on a dating site a person that ...

Dear Cerebral Palsy, Although you have always been a part of me, I have worked hard to make sure that you did not define me or my choices. At the same time, it has been a very difficult process — a roller coaster that I am still riding. It is funny the memories that stick ...

In times of fear people always show their true colors   By the way they treat others by the way they handle fear   Will you choose to unite or isolate from everyone   Will you strive to help others or ignore their cries of need   To me the true test of your worth ...

Open your eyes, find an object- Close your eyes, dream of many things. Center your self, find your truth- unwind your insecurities, untie your binding strings. Dare to be yourself, love who you could be- trust your inner self, and the honesty that love brings. Open your ears, hear what is right to you- love ...

Looking back I always thought   There would be things I wanted to change   Things I would need to hide   In order to be accepted   That I would have to adjust   That I must hide or ignore   The more complicated or difficult parts   Now I know given the right ...

Death, my old foe Kindly released me from this mortal flesh Prone to disease and decay Set free, my soul to roam Not anchored by failing faculties Floating oblivious to pain Pain, ah, at last, no more replaced by radiant warmth happy to see life goes on Made immortal by love and memories my legacy, ...