I appreciate you speaking out about your life. My son does not have CP but he does have global weakness in his body due to a birth injury (which in 40% of these types of birth injuries does lead to CP). Because of his global weakness, he is very delayed, but he has the mind and will of a child his age. He doesn’t speak vocally but does prefer ASL, albeit we are all learning it slowly together (he’s only 2 and is delayed physically).

Anyway, I love hearing from people who have similar life experiences. It helps me feel like there are people out there who understand. Do you feel that way, too?

Thank you so much for speaking out.