Last night, I volunteered at the MDA telethon. It was my second time. This year was in honor of my cousin, Frankie who recently passed away. Yesterday, I cried before …
Why Me?
When my mother and my sister were co-writing their 1985 book “A Special Kind of Parenting”, they interviewed numerous parents of disabled children. Many times these parents were visibly distraught …
Have Sex, Take Responsibility
Abortion. Yeah, I know, it’s a whole can of worms that I’m not sure I want to open up, but after having read a story on the rights of the …
Wouldn’t Change A Thing
My mother has always told me from day one that God created physically challenged people because they have accomplished every obstacle in their previous lives. The only life that is …
The Second Question
As human beings it is said that our life-long quest for identity begins with a single question–“Who am I?” It’s the question we struggle with all our lives as we …
My Body My Mirror
I’m not sure who invented mirrors. I have no idea who thought it was such a marvelous idea that, each day, I be subjected to a reflection of myself … …
Minimal Options Leads To Maximum Profit
Options. We all want them. It is a human right to want to be able to choose. But, all too often for people with disabilities choices are often hard, if …
Frankie Gomez, Jr.
In Loving Memory of Francisco J. ‘Frankie’ Gomez, Jr. September 30, 1972 – July 17, 2003 God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So …
Who are the Real Superheroes?
Over the last few days I have been thinking about superheroes. There are different types of superheroes. Some heroes come from other planets and have superpowers. Some superheroes use technology …