Although I had more successes then failure, gifts more then problems, love
from others more than ignorance -- self lothing with the struggles of cp ran
my life.  It all turned 100% around over time by [1] self knowledge --
likes, resentments, etc. -- holding myself before MY eyes. [2] self
acceptance.  [3] self love.   A MAPLE TREE CANNOT BECOME AN OAK.  AN OAK
CANNOT BECOME A MAPLE. BUT A UNHEALTHLY MAPLE CAN BECOME AN HEALTHLY TREE,
ETC.

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Maybe what I'm feeling is just normal.  I saw my counselor yesterday and I'm
feeling somewhat better today.  Is there anyway to know if a person has
accepted Cerebral Palsy?

Kathy Jo Pink
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----- Original Message -----
From: Stephen Allman <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2000 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: 3 Things


> In a message dated 7/5/00 6:10:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[log in to unmask]
> writes:
>
> << I just
>  hate Cerebral Palsy.
>
> You should try to accept your CP. You may hate it but you will always have
CP
> and accept what you can and cannot do. You have a business at home which
> keeps you busy. Do you like what you do or would you like to do something
> else? What would you like to do that you cannot do?
>
> There are times when I get frustrated and angry at what I cannot do and I
> believe it is normal to feel that well as long as I do not dwell on it. I
> always try to find ways to adjust to what I cannot do. I do not know how
> severe your CP is but maybe a physical or occupational therapists can help
> you do things or make adjustments in your daily life.  I always try to set
> goals for myself and have something to look forward to.
>
> I hope you realize that your life is important. I hope and pray you can
feel
> better about yourself. Please let us know if we can help you in any way
>
> Stephen Allman
>