Cerebral Palsy Alliance

So long!

All good things must come to an end.

After 4  years, “Freefall” is being archived. Thanks for moving your eyeballs along my words and all the comments you’ve left over the time.  I  have really enjoyed reading them. Read more: So long!

In common

This Facebook clip reminded me of an experience I had a few months ago. I was walking down the street to one of the shops when I noticed a woman walking in front of me. She had Down Syndrome. Read more: In common

2012 intentions

Hello, and Happy New Year!

The week before New Year, I always write a list of things I want to do in the next year. They aren’t resolutions (I think there is too much pressure attached to that word).  I call them my intentions. Read more: 2012 intentions

It’s a condition, not a breed…

Hello. Yes, I know it’s been too long… How have you been?

I’ve had some new carers at my house lately. They are all lovely and nice, but one of them has this habit that drives me nuts.  He refers to me and the other clients as “(insert condition here) people”.

I’ve always lived under the assumption that I was Freya first, cerebral palsy second but it would seem that according to this well-meaning person I’m a “cerebral palsy person”. Read more: It’s a condition, not a breed…