I have never learned to like writing which is funny. I type all day long every day on my communication device. I was born with Cerebral Palsy. For many years I pushed every single word and sometimes words with my nose. Now I have been able to type with my eyes. When it comes down to writing papers, it takes me three or four times longer than normal people. I spend countless hours writing. Then I work with my parents on going back and editing papers. To me, it is a lot of work and time. Growing up, I have always wanted to make a difference. Not just in the community, also in other people’s lives throughout the world.

Back in January of 2019, I just came home from a trip. I was figuring out what to do with my life. That point of time, I had an associate degree and couldn’t find a job. Keep thinking what is next. One morning, the first paragraph of my book came to mind. With my poor writing skills and no experience of becoming an author, I began typing. How little I knew, it took me almost three years and a half to complete my one book. Not edited yet. If I had known it would take me this long, I wouldn’t have started. There were times I wanted to quit. What kept me going? Sharing my point of view of what it is like being in a broken body changed other people’s perspective, including my parents.

Once I publish my book, I believe it will have an impact on families, doctors, nurses, therapists, etc. Throughout my life, I have been around all kinds of disabilities. Most of them are not fortunate enough to speak their minds. I have been in their situation of being totally helpless and speechless. My goal is to educate people what it is like and how to better help them. I want to make a difference in their lives. That is what inspired me to write my book.

Over the next several weeks, I am going to share different pieces of my book through weekly email and on my blog. If you haven’t subscribed yet, I strongly encourage it. Also I will talk about other books written by or, written about people who have Cerebral Palsy. Especially the books My Left Foot by Christy Brown, and, Inside My Outside: An Independent Mind in a Dependent Body by Sara Pyszka. The most popular is Out of My Mind by Sharon M Draper. If you haven’t read them, I highly recommend them. Their stories bring back many memories to me and my parents. I will share some of our stories while my book is being edited.