Bonfire of Loneliness

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Bonfire of Loneliness

Bonfire of Loneliness is a poem that describes living alone during a global pandemic, and the toll it takes on daily life; Pandemic Poetry.

911: Where Were You When

This 911 poem looks back on the tragedy that occurred in America on September 11, 2001. We will never forget the lives that were lost on that day.

How SDR Surgery Changed My Life

Cerebral Palsy advocate Nicole Luongo vlogs about how ‘SDR Changes Lives’ one year after selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery with Dr. T.S. Park on St. Louis, on the cusp of turning 40 years old.

Ode to Michael Jackson: The King of Pop

Michael Jackson’s death inspired poet Nicole Luongo to write an ode to The King of Pop. This clever poem will test your knowledge of 21 of his songs. How many of them do you know?

Bike Camp Bravery with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy advocate Nicole Luongo vlogs about braving bike camp at 41 years old, after having selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery in 2013. Watch her do what she once thought was impossible.

Social Media: Friend or Foe?

How friendly is Facebook? Social media connects us, yet Americans are lonelier than ever. In this video, Nicole Luongo shares statistics + tips on how to stay sane, take control online.

Mental Health: Take Charge, Feel Better

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s talk about it, take charge of it, end the stigma! Learn the statistics, tips to feel better and find out about the connection between cerebral palsy + mental health.

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Cerebral Palsy

The Sexual Abuse Epidemic Society Ignores

The sexual abuse epidemic society ignores is the important topic I discuss with Kathy O’Connell from Radiant Abilities. Find out why people with disabilities are sexually abused at a rate of SEVEN times higher than the general population.

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Cerebral Palsy

We Are Cerebral Palsy

Author and poet Nicole Luongo pens this We Are Cerebral Palsy poem celebrating National CP Awareness Day in the United States on March 25 along with the 17 million people worldwide living with the most common physical disability in childhood.