I was born on September 11, 1975 after a hard delivery (according to my Mom). My Mom recalls asking the doctor not to use forceps however he did anyway. My head was mishapen due to the use of them but I seemed healthy otherwise. It wasn't until years later that my parents discovered I had Cerebral Palsy. When I started walking they noticed a limp and took me to a doctor. My Dad had Polio so the first doctor thought I was copying him. Eventually, I was diagnosed with mild Cerebral Palsy affecting my left side. I can remember getting that big brace I wore from the Shriner's hospital and I remember not really noticing I was different until my first days in school. Wow! Kids and unfortunately some teachers let you know immediately that you are just a little different. I remember the worries about my intellect, people looking at me, and being made fun of but the worst I can remember was when my kindergarten teacher stood me in front of the class and made fun of me because I couldn't zip my pants. This was the beginning of my life long journey to overcome the odds, knock down walls, and make people eat thier words.
I want to know what experiences people have had with teachers or others mistreating them for being different. Let me know.
Stay tuned..... There's more to come!
Don't have much time to spend on line but spotted your blog and wanted to respond....Kuddos. You definitely have a lot to talk about..You certainly can be an inspiration to some that may have been dealt a bad hand. Keep up the good work. cjMD
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