My Wonderfully Ridiculous Life with Cerebral Palsy: Being Disabled in an Able-Bodied World – Funny Stories and Helpful Resources

I never planned to write about my life with cerebral palsy (CP), but after years of absurd, frustrating, and hilarious experiences, I had to share them. This book is part memoir, part guide to navigating an able-bodied world when your body has its own agenda.

From my mom almost being mistaken for a prostitute to a first date disaster in a movie theater, my life is full of bizarre encounters. Doctors talk over me, cops have been afraid of me, and strangers treat me like a sideshow. But if I don’t laugh, I’ll lose my mind—so I turn these moments into stories that entertain and challenge perceptions.

Beyond the humor, I tackle the real struggles of living with CP—job interviews where I’m seen as a liability, the chaos of dating, and adapting to parenthood. I share hard-earned advice, including my experience with Botox (for muscle tightness, not wrinkles) and finding creative ways to make life accessible.

At the core, this book is about resilience. I am more than my disability—stubborn, independent, and determined to live life on my own terms. If you have a disability, I hope this book makes you laugh and reminds you that you’re not alone. If you don’t, maybe it will open your eyes.

Welcome to my ridiculous, wonderful life!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ LTaylor Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 15, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 108 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1967119066
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1967119066
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.27 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #2,039,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,706 in Biographies of People with Disabilities (Books) #3,118 in Self-Help & Psychology Humor #42,618 in Memoirs (Books)
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