World cerebral palsy celebration month

October is world cerebral palsy awareness month, but I would prefer to replace awareness with celebration.  It is true that I have to do a lot to maintain my mobility,but I’ve reached the point in my life where I do not want to be fixed and I am unashamed of the way I look with my equipment.  I finally understand what disabled Joy feels like. It’s  mastering a turn in dance class, it’s being in a room and approaching a handsome guy without thinking OMG I look weak. It’s being able to independently get from one place to another with the help of accessible transportation and it’s being in the room that have powerful women like you who let you know there’s nothing to be afraid of nothing to be ashamed of and there is nothing wrong with you. I hope that through out this month and the rest of my life. I can be an example for other women and men who need to see that it’s okay to use equipment and to get around. CP is not a death sentence. It does not make you look weird and if you let it, it will empower you to change the world around you!