What does life look like if forgetting is your normal state of mind? Disability advocate Nicole Luongo shares her Alzheimer’s caregiver experience in honor of her mom.
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3 Easy Ways to Celebrate World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is November 13. Learn the benefits of random acts of kindness, plus three easy ways to celebrate World Kindness Day.
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Wade’s Words
“When people believe in you, you can do amazing things in this world.” –Dwyane Wade I used to be such an avid basketball fan that – at the tender age of two – my love for Julius “Dr. J” Erving earned me the nickname “Doc” bestowed upon me by my brother, John. Or, as I’ve
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Cerebral Palsy
SDR Surgery Update!
Here’s the latest SDR surgery update! On March 29, 2013, I had Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR), a life-changing surgery that will drastically reduce and/or remove the tightness in my legs caused by spastic diplegia, the most common type of cerebral palsy. I found out about SDR last August. After getting the green light in October regarding
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Naked Truths to Live By
1. The Naked Truth on LOVE: You cannot make anyone love you, no matter how great you are! 2. The Naked Truth on SELF-LOVE: You are enough – ALWAYS! You are worthy – ALWAYS! Remember Eleanor Roosevelt’s wise words: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” 3. The NAKED TRUTH on FAMILY:
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LOVE: The Naked Truth
I’ve always been a romantic. I love the idea of being loved and being in love, although I’ve never experienced the truly, madly, deeply kind of love. The youngest of eleven children, the baby, born with cerebral palsy, you’d think I’ve experienced familial love of epic proportions. My family is so dysfunctional, we make the