Cerebral Palsy Support Group

Cerebral palsy or CP is the most common childhood physical disability. It is a permanent physical condition that affects movement. There is no cure for cerebral palsy, but various forms of therapy can help a person with the disorder to function more effectively. If you or a loved one has cerebral palsy, join the group to share your experience or get advice from others.

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jasgall 11/30/2011

is it normal for people to CONSTANTLY ask if you "have help" when you live on your own? do any of you who live independently constantly get asked this? i moved to my own place in august, and i'm ALWAYS asked if i have a nurse or something. when i say no, people look shocked. is it me? do i smell or something? i really think just assume that my disability makes me completely incapable of caring for myself.

jasgall 12/01/2011

i meant to say i really think it's rude to assume that i can't care for myself.

deleted_user 12/02/2011

l have CP on my L arm/hand, leg/foot. l live alone & have found out that
'non-handicapped ppl' see life differently.. my 30 y/o niece told me it's amazing that l eat w/1 hand!! l told her that l learned to adapt. we all do
But we all do better w/ a positive person in our lives (my Mom) My wife had no problem & if l cant do something l do without. Keep the faith Jasgall. l've had many guys laugh @ me when they see me play pool w/a youngster & ask me if l think l can learn to play. The look on thier face when l yell "l can beat ANYONE here a game of pool & then they disappear l have nev been asked if l have help
God Bless

Booky63 12/02/2011

Perhaps some people ask out of concern, just to make sure that you are okay, although it's probably helpful to know who's asking to know whether it's a genuine question of care or not.

deleted_user 12/02/2011

NON-DISABALED PPLE have no idea what we go through,
Just wait untill it happen's to them....Then they'll be sorry.

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