Independence is Keys

Independence has always been key for me. From a very early age,my mother stressed how important it was to be independent. She wanted me to live as independently as I could. when I was little being independent was not always easy. However, I was also stubborn.

At the age of seven, I underwent hip repair to fix the way my legs were turning in. That operation left me in a body cast for six weeks. Just like every other seven-year-old, I hated being immobile and unable to do anything. So, I found ways to cope with it. c

Today, I am the exact same way. When I found out my Cerebral Palsy was getting worse, I was devestated. But only for a little while. I have never been one to settle on something I wasn't happy with. I sought the help of a new neurologist, and have gone back to physical therapy. This is only my first week, and it has been really brutal.

I won't lie and say that I don't cry when things get hard. But tears are shed for more than one reason, too. When I was finally able to cross a street by myself a few Weeks ago, that was a small victory towards independence. And when I can lift my leg a little higher each therapy session that is another. So, I try to focus on small victories, instead of all the things I have been forced to quit doing.

How do you deal with new, limitations? Do you just give in, or fight to regain your independence?