A post from one of our Community Correspondents
My name is David. I am 34 and I have cerebral palsy.
I am a good walker but I have learning difficulties. I came from Ireland when I was 12 to live with my grand mother after the death of my mother. My father was unable to take care of me and my brother and sisters.
I went to a special school for children with learning difficulties. When I left school I had no job but after six years my social workers put me in touch with the Support Officer who helped me find a part job in a super market as a shelf filler.
I enjoy my job. It gives me independence, a wage and I get the company of the staff and customers. And it gets me out of the house for three hours per day.
After I lived with my grand mother for fourteen years, she died. I now live on my own, but with the help of my brother I do house work cooking and shopping I attend The Big Plus to get help with reading and writing. That’s my story.
A story worth telling – many thanks for sharing. Resilience is a beautiful trait to have, and from what you’ve shared, you have it by the dozen!
Good for you David. Thanks for sharing your story. I am sure it will be really helpful for other people to read this and to inspire them too.
Davd you’re not just a good walker – you clearly have many important skils – in additon to a positive and inspiring outlook on life.
Thanks David I really enjoyed your story it has made me realise I also am able to do some of the stuff your doing. Your an Inspiration to myself & many more people out there thanks once again for sharing your story.