My niece has had some hefty challenges in her short life (she is 7 currently). Her muscles are not as strong as they should be, and from the day she was born she has been challenged by anything in life that involves using her muscles. From taking her first sustenance, to moving independently, to communicating with her world. Frustration was, and to a point still is, her constant companion. She struggled to physically keep up with her peers, and communicating her needs and wants has always been c

I have started slow in this blogging and communicating side of WA. And I apologise upfront. I grew up in a time and life when good girls were seen and not heard. So coming out, if you will, is not the easiest process :)I have learned to internalize, listen to advice and keep to myself, my thoughts, opinions and feelings. But everyday, I come into the community and see and absorb what is here... learning so much. And more and more I feel that I have the ability to say what I need to out loud. So