Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month - March 2025 March is #CerebralPalsyAwarenessMonth, a time to educate, advocate, inspire, and celebrate the resilience of those with cerebral palsy. As someone who lives with cerebral palsy, I know the trials and challenges, fears and tears, but I also experience the strength, determination, and incredible opportunities that arise.This year, in […]
Please stop infantilising the likes of other disabled people and me. I am an author, songwriter and disability blogger with two published children's books, a self-published autobiography about my life experiences living with cerebral palsy, and an ebook that shares practical advice, emotional support and encouragement to guide parents of disabled children facing similar challenges […]
The Power of Storytelling and Representation Writing, storytelling, and becoming an author have not just changed my life; they have transformed it. They have guided me on an incredible journey toward self-acceptance, a journey that has led me to a special place where I have learnt to accept myself as a disabled person. This journey, […]
We live in a beautifully diverse world where no two people are alike. Differences are all around us, whether it’s in how we speak, how we look, or how we experience life. But how do we respond to these differences? Some embrace them with curiosity and kindness, while others hesitate, unsure of how to react. […]
Disability History Month, Why It Matters Disability History Month is a time to reflect on the experiences, stories, struggles, and victories of disabled people throughout history. Each story, including mine, is a testament to the incredible resilience that is a hallmark of the disabled community. It's a celebration of the human spirit's ability to overcome […]
My name is Gavin Clifton, and I’m excited to have you join me here! I created this blog as a personal journey, a safe place for not only people within the disabled community but for everyone who wishes to join me on my mission of sharing my experiences of living with cerebral palsy, overcoming challenges, […]
