“It’s like high school holds two different worlds, revolving around each other and never touching; the haves and the have-nots. I guess it’s a good thing. High school is supposed to prepare you for the real world, after all.” ― Lauren Oliver, Before I Fall Over the next 10 months, I gradually allowed myself to […]
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Growing Up With Cerebral Palsy – Part 12 of a Series
“Everybody remembers what it’s like to be in high school. We really never leave those years behind.” – Nikki DeLoach My first few days at South Miami Senior High were marked by a mixture of resentment, regret, and a weary acceptance of the whole situation. I was angry with the Dade County Public School Board […]
My Experiences with Cerebral Palsy and Back Pain
Although cerebral palsy is often thought of as a disability that mostly affects children, it is important to point out that its effects last a lifetime. I ought to know – I have lived with CP since shortly after my birth in the early 1960s and experienced the physical and emotional downside of the most […]