On a ordinary December night, I was born prematurely at three pounds and surprising my parents
born tiny and fragile i survived ICU struggles but at age one was diagnosed with cerebral palsy facing fear yet embracing life unique journey
My mom was frightened at first when she heard these words. She did not know if I would have a future or what would become of me. Since I was her firstborn, she had to learn to take care of me, but as I grow older, I realize I had a very normal childhood. I went out with friends; I went to public school and lived my life like everyone else. Even though I went to public school, I was placed in special education with smaller class sizes where teachers set yearly goals for students and provide them with accommodations so students can do well in school.
Between you and me, that system sometimes holds students back, makes them feel different from everyone else, and doesn’t push them to their greatest potential. Even though I was comfortable in those classes because everyone was like me, I felt comfortable in my own skin, and I had lots of friends, my English teacher, Mrs. Kuroki, told me to take the SAT and apply to college so I could get a degree like everyone else.
Throughout my school years, I had multiple surgeries to loosen my hamstrings because another thing that comes when your body is stiff and comes with lots of spams, which sometimes can be very painful. I got into Pace University but had to leave shortly after. Now, I am attending Queens College and in May 2021, I am getting my BA in English.
she advocates for disability inclusion through writing pageant fashion social media inspiring other to pursue dreams celebrate uniqueness and create a more accessible inclusive world
Stay tuned! I have more projects coming hopefully soon and just remember—love yourself always and never give up, even if people put you down. Get back up and be the change people need and want to see. Trust me, there will be people around you, such as family and friends, who will be very supportive of you along your journey. For now, I can say I am happy with my disability because it has become like my best friend. she share her disability through poetry expressing feelings and challenging other pity
she was so strong that she faces so many challenges with hope and kindness believing in yourself to achieve your dreams
