Laugh More, Fear Less

Chaeli was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and 11 months old and with Degenerative Neuropathy at age six. You can hear her inspiring message (above) and read a video transcript here

These are just a few of the things she has to say:

"Being a disabled dater is hard. It's an interesting challenge to navigate."

"My legs have never been legs."

"I think life is hysterical. Disability is often hysterical."

"We’ve got to laugh through things because if we laugh at it, people are less scared of it."

"Well, I think in life generally, you’re gonna fall on your face."

"You’ve gotta just go with the fear sometimes."

"It’s important to have some ridiculous people in your life. They push you to do things."

"... difference is the only thing that makes society."

"If we see the light in each other we can build a much brighter world."

"...everybody has something to offer. We just need to allow space for people to do that. To shine. Everybody can.”

Writing prompts:

• Are you a 'disabled dater'? If so, write about your experience.
• Make a list of all the things you are able to do because you have legs. If your legs were taken away, what ability would you miss the most? Write about it.
• Write about a time when life was 'hysterical' for you.
• Write about a current situation that you could laugh through to lessen the fear.
• Who are the 'ridiculous people' in your life? Write about them.
• Write about what you offer the world? How do you shine?  

Please share you writing / comments below.