Hey guys,
I wanted to come here and talk about how cerebral palsy or CP for short, if you will, has affected my life..
I first was diagnosed at the age of two, my mom has told me that i didn't ever take those "first baby steps" or i never used to sit up straight. So my mom took me to the doctor and they told her that I had cerebral palsy. Now, this disability comes in different cases, in my case I was always very stiff before my diagnosis, and of course after as well. I have always had great upper-body strength though. After my spine surgery back in 2004, (which was supposed to help bring down the stiffness in my body, if that makes any sense.) Then, I got my first wheelchair, I remember it clearly. It was dark blue. I liked it, it was comfy, also around that time i began using a walker and canes.
When I was younger, I was shy, but in the end, I used to make loads and loads of friends. I used to be the boy who used to say "why am i like this?" because when you're young, you don't really understand why and how.. But when I got older, I started to understand that it is okay to be me and don't be shy to be who i am either. I feel so lucky to have my parents to follow me through this journey i call life, and through this journey i became to see who the real me is and not be afraid to show it. Also, throughout my life, I have been with amazing organizations that help me get the equipment i need. I still get physical therapy done.. At school and home. I feel lucky to be around people who love me and support me. I also hate when people try to say we cant do things, but then they don't see them try.. It's annoying isn't it? Do you guys wanna know something really odd? When I first came here, I was shy to post what i felt and my honest thoughts and opinions and even my humour. But now, the people who I have been talking to have been so nice and supportive. And to my future friends who read this, an awesome thank you goes to you too. Do you wanna know another thing that sucks with physical disabilities? Muscle spasms. Those are the worst, but as I got older they started to slow down and happen less.
I wanna say whoever has questions about my CP or anything ask me on my profile or on this thread. :)
Thanks for your awesome support. :)
I wanted to come here and talk about how cerebral palsy or CP for short, if you will, has affected my life..
I first was diagnosed at the age of two, my mom has told me that i didn't ever take those "first baby steps" or i never used to sit up straight. So my mom took me to the doctor and they told her that I had cerebral palsy. Now, this disability comes in different cases, in my case I was always very stiff before my diagnosis, and of course after as well. I have always had great upper-body strength though. After my spine surgery back in 2004, (which was supposed to help bring down the stiffness in my body, if that makes any sense.) Then, I got my first wheelchair, I remember it clearly. It was dark blue. I liked it, it was comfy, also around that time i began using a walker and canes.
When I was younger, I was shy, but in the end, I used to make loads and loads of friends. I used to be the boy who used to say "why am i like this?" because when you're young, you don't really understand why and how.. But when I got older, I started to understand that it is okay to be me and don't be shy to be who i am either. I feel so lucky to have my parents to follow me through this journey i call life, and through this journey i became to see who the real me is and not be afraid to show it. Also, throughout my life, I have been with amazing organizations that help me get the equipment i need. I still get physical therapy done.. At school and home. I feel lucky to be around people who love me and support me. I also hate when people try to say we cant do things, but then they don't see them try.. It's annoying isn't it? Do you guys wanna know something really odd? When I first came here, I was shy to post what i felt and my honest thoughts and opinions and even my humour. But now, the people who I have been talking to have been so nice and supportive. And to my future friends who read this, an awesome thank you goes to you too. Do you wanna know another thing that sucks with physical disabilities? Muscle spasms. Those are the worst, but as I got older they started to slow down and happen less.
I wanna say whoever has questions about my CP or anything ask me on my profile or on this thread. :)
Thanks for your awesome support. :)
