Welcome back Everyone~
I know I haven’t been around lately; but late has certainly kept me busy. I find myself on the phone most of the time in an effort to keep up my independence; however, my parents have needed to help out more than I like … I’m grateful, but I know that things are getting tougher for them and they have other things they would like to be doing.
Thus, the constant battle continues..
Speaking of battle for independence, I came across this interesting show on Sundance called Push Girls featuring several women in wheelchairs. Unlike me, most of their injuries were caused by car accidents and other situations. Although the show is very much focused on disability advocacy and knowing oneself, I was slightly put off by it. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because on the first show, they seemed to really focus on the physical appearance of the people…. And not really their struggle. As Tiphany Put it somewhat like this, “Most People consider the disabled not really concerned with how they look, having food on their clothes…”
I don’t know about you, but I’m offended by this.. I like to consider myself attractive, in a modest sort of way.. In terms of the food, well, sometimes I can’t help it. That’s the way it is with CP!
Anyway, maybe you can catch an encore of the show and let me know what you think! For more information, you can go to their website at: www.SundanceChannel.com/pushgirls
I was also put off by it – and I write a fashion blog for people with CP! I think the reason is those of us with disabilities already know there is a bigger picture when it comes to overcoming obstacles. Able-bodied people don't understand this so the show exaggerates things we take for granted. I still think it has some redeeming qualities and I posted my opinion on my blog this morning at http://spashionistareport.wordpress.com. I hope you'll check it out. I intend to follow your posts as well :-).
I was also put off by it – and I write a fashion blog for people with CP! I think the reason is those of us with disabilities already know there is a bigger picture when it comes to overcoming obstacles. Able-bodied people don't understand this so the show exaggerates things we take for granted. I still think it has some redeeming qualities and I posted my opinion on my blog this morning at http://spashionistareport.wordpress.com. I hope you'll check it out. I intend to follow your posts as well :-).