Getting A Lumpectomy With Cerebral Palsy
After learning that I had breast cancer in my left breast, I needed to have a lumpectomy. Shock is an understatement when I learned that Read More
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September 11 Impacted All Of Our Lives Forever
I remember clearly September 11, 2001 as if it were yesterday. I lived at my dad’s house and already graduated college. My office was down Read More
My First Oncology Appointment Filled With Emotion
The holiday season is meant for family, decorating, buying gifts and being happy. However, the year my mammogram came back abnormal felt completely different. I Read More
The Possibility Of Breast Cancer Loomed Over Me After Mammogram
While sitting at my annual physical appointment, my doctor said, “Oh, and you are due for your annual mammogram!” I cringed because no woman, that Read More
Finding A Perfect Accessible Beach For Family Vacation
Summer is a terrific time of year especially when you’re a child. No school, no homework and sometimes going on a family vacation. Our family Read More
Stop Apologizing For Having A Disability Because It Isn’t Your Fault
Cerebral palsy affects everyone differently. The limitations in one person might be completely different than the other person. One symptom, however, remains the same in Read More
An Answer To The Question How Do You Live With A Disability?
A common question many people ask of us who have disabilities is “How do you do it everyday?” Or, my favorite, “I don’t know how Read More
Top 10 List That You Might Not Know About Jessica
Most people might know me as the woman who has cerebral palsy and children. Some might know that I’m a Special Education teacher and writer Read More