Yes, these words were said to me recently. They were part of what was a well-intended compliment. You know, the back-handed kind. What preceded these words was a statement about my general “success” in life. The biggies – career, marriag... Read more
One of my earliest memories is going with my mother to pick up my older brother at school. We’re nine years apart. I was just beginning elementary school and he was in high school. I said something, what, is beyond my memory at this point. My brother ... Read more
I’ll be honest, it’s hard for me to talk about the darker times. I instinctively want to focus on self-esteem, confidence, and empowerment. After all, they are the pillars of Radiant Abilities. Yet ironically, the tears, rage, and pain of the ... Read more
“I’m here and I belong,” is a simple, yet powerful statement we talked about last week. It captures your sense of acceptance about what you have to offer, living with a disability. Today I want to talk about the message it sends to others. In our d... Read more
Defining yourself – on your terms – and feel empowered by for what you have to offer. As we scratch deeper into acceptance of yourself, your disability, and it’s presence in your life, please remember the strong connection between acceptance... Read more
The world is yet conducive to creating an environment fully accepting of people with disabilities. Being an eternal optimist, I am fond of saying this. I trust that some day the world will come to truly understand that disabilities are as natural as eye c... Read more
I can’t even remember anymore what I was reading when I came across it. I only remember the feeling of exquisite clarity that washed over me. I thought, with such a wise kind of thrill, this is my life. It has become one of the greatest truths I live by... Read more
Hello April and a transition from Changes and Changing to Acceptance in the Radiant Living with Disability blog. Do you remember the Four Themes For One Full Life With A Disability that we’re looking at this year? Changes and Changing. Acceptance.... Read more
What?! A post on Sunday?! Yes, a break from my typical Tuesday publication, but with good reason. Happy National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day! National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day is about increasing the public’s education and better yet, understan... Read more
My little boy supplied material for this week’s reflection on changing. Rather watch the video for this? Click here! I usually record a live video, after the blog comes out, but let’s just say it’s flip-flop week due to some technical issue... Read more
