Category Archives: self esteem

Doubtful Disability

A co-worker asked me this morning why I take so much Tylenol. I was at a loss. I didn’t know how to respond. I’m usually a private person when it comes to my difficulties, the twin that is inside me. … Continue reading

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At Home In My Skin

I wonder if I will ever feel at home in my own body. Most people undergo a time during their adolescence where their bones are too long, their lanky legs  and arms flailing and seemingly too long for their body. … Continue reading

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Filled With Pride

I thought of my first physiotherapist today.  When I was in elementary school, a woman would visit me once or twice a week to work through a series of exercises with me that were supposed to help strengthen my legs and … Continue reading

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Elephant Walking

I think that my Cerebral Palsy affects my self esteem. Certainly, when I look in the mirror, I don’t see the person everyoen else sees. My husband tells me I’m attractive and that’s all fine and dandy. But I wonder … Continue reading

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