i was born with cerebral palsy and it will never go away...im not supposed to be able to walk..but i can...i have 13 surgery scars and im only 14 years old and a freshman in high school... im always made fun of at school...and i can hardly run...my friends speed walk is my run...im tired of being left out of things cuz i cant do it.... people from other schools think i have a artificial leg because it kinda drags behind... i have some friends but not many.. most of them over weight... or no one else likes them does all of this make me a freak or should i just suck it up and go on because i cant change any of it
2006-09-16 11:05:13 · 25 answers · asked by Shorty 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
my friends being over weight im not saying its a bad thing im just trying to describe the type of ppl i hang with....im one of the skinniest ppl in my school...and usually those are the ppl that have the most friends...
2006-09-16 11:18:32 · update #1
You are not a freak and please dont believe those wicked taunts. Some of us were victims of bullys and certainly I have realised that later in life i am the stronger person because of what i had to deal with and they are now the cowards. You have managed to over come your disablilty and these bullys are just nasty people who will lead to nothing in life. Value the friendships you have and dont become a victim. Its only the bullies of the world that are the true freaks of life
2006-09-16 11:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by Gar 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hell no it does not make you a freak and dont ever feel it does.
remember this those that make fun of people who have disabilities and it shows just how ignorant they are.
I had no disabilites and there were a lot of activities that I could not do.
So waht if your friends are over weight, They are probably making the best freinds that you will ever find.
There is no way you can change anything that has happened.
Life goes on and it should also go on for you if you desire to let it.
Ignore the ignorant ones, you probably have more going on in your life and will more than likely achieve more than any of those who make fun.
So what is you have cerebral palsy? You are enduring it and you certainly can have a great life. Keep at it and dont let people beat you up with bad thoughts. It is not what the body acts like or exhibts that counts anyway towards what a person is. What really counts is how that person lives,treats others and what comes from that person's heart towrds others that relly make a person and a good friend. don beat yourself up. Keep smiling and spee walkin. your doing great. best wishes to you with your life.
2006-09-16 18:19:05 · answer #2 · answered by apostle1938 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People who are calling you a freak need to be beaten. You can't help what you were born with and being born with cerebral palsy, but being able to walk and overcome that many surgeries makes you a hero and not a freak in my book. The life you have lived so far has been 10 times harder than any life they have lived. And if they are basing thier opinions on appearances and athletic abilities, then they are worth the time to be friends with anyways.
2006-09-16 18:10:34 · answer #3 · answered by Answer Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, you can't change any of it, but that doesn't make you feel any better does it? As hard as it is to do right now being only 14 years old, try to see the bigger picture. You will find people who accept you for who you are. I used to work with a guy who had CP and I admit, at first it was hard watching him walk because it just looked painful, but he had such an upbeat outlook on life that it didn't take long at all that I didn't see his gait, I just saw Glenn.
Life does get better once you get a little older. Until then, I'm afraid you will have to grow a thick skin so the teasing doesn't hurt as much.
2006-09-16 18:13:53 · answer #4 · answered by Slam64 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh goodness, Baby doll, I hung out with that group with I was your age... Let me explain something to you.... There are certain people in life that have to try harder to get through it and there are some people that don't seem to try at all...You might be the one that has to work a little harder than every one else(i was... no I still am But I love life and now I can laugh at my differences a long with every one else... eventually you reach an age and a group that it doesn't matter if you are faster or slower or any of that all that matters is that you love yourself and they will love you too).... Don't ever think you are a freak...Everyone is different... Some people have to try their hardest to stand out You were given a reason to and the way you handle it will determine how you are looked at in life! Who cares if your friends are that fast ones or slow ones or fat ones or skinny ones...They are your friends don't judge them for their differences in the long run they are probly going to be the ones standing beside you when you really need them! So they are the friends I would think you would rather have...aren't they?....
Honestly, I choose to stand out ... I could hide in a crowd and try not to draw attentions to myself and my false but I want to be diferent I am tired of other people telling me what I show be like and How I should live.... GOD MADE US THIS WAY FOR A REASON! Don't ever forget that!
2006-09-16 18:27:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No your a person with an awful disability it doesn't make you a freak and in many way makes you stronger. People can be cruel but you know what. That's their problem. don't condescend people who accept you even though they don't fit the mold of what society thinks are perfect humans. They accept you maybe because they know what its like to be different and feel like they are in the same boat you are.
In any event a friend is a friend no matter what they look like be thankful for them,and to hell with the insensitive people who make fun of you. They are ignorant and Lucky it isn't them . They are likely jellous of your strength. look at where you have gotten you have already surpassed their expectations. My cousin was born with your disability . while she was young her mother had to do almost everything for her. now she is a mother herself she cares for her child talks and does everything on her own with no special help or aides in the house . It does get better as you age and the disability will be less apparent as you age and learn to work around it. Good luck and keep your chin up and your head high. You have nothing to be ashamed of .
2006-09-16 18:26:13 · answer #6 · answered by Shawn S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're not a freak, the people who make fun of you are. unfortunately kids at your age are like that, they are so insecure about growing up that they latch on to other people's perceived weaknesses so they can feel cooler about themselves. you sound like an ok kind of guy, so don't mind these people, stick with your friends, overweight or not. once you and the other kids in your school get older things will change, they and you will grow into themselves and learn to appreciate you for who you are. what might help you for the moment is to try and find activities you can do with your disability (and there are loads of them, it just takes a bit of courage) and that way show yourself and the people who are making fun of you what you are capable of. with hemiplegia you should be able to do some martial arts, riding, skiing and other things, all of which will help your balance - thus making you walk faster - and your confidence too. my partner has cerebral palsy, like you he walks with a limp. he experienced a lot of prejudice as a kid, but he is now working on his ph.d. and has a great academic career ahead of him, does all sorts of activities he finds fun and we have a great social life together. don't worry, it'll get better for you! :-)
2006-09-16 18:19:39 · answer #7 · answered by nerdyhermione 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Never suffer alone or in silence. You have a lot of things to deal with. It is natural that you can feel upset or isolated. I would encourage you to find someone to talk to that you can really trust. You need a little TLC. If I was there I would give you a big hug. Its going to be ok. Like you, I was always different. Or so I thought! Now I see that I am just unique. I have found my place in the world! Yaaahh! You will too. Be strong. Get help. Talk about your feelings. Remember you are unique in all the world. :)
2006-09-16 18:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by Isis 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
hi there, no you are not a freak... i think you are a very determined, possitive person, the other people that make fun of you are stupid and ignorant, some people are afraid of things that they don't know anything about, the parents of the others should talk to them and explain to them that having a disability doesn't change the person inside, but most of the parents now a days are also ignorant, brain damage and other things could easily happen to anyone by just falling down, talk to your teachers to see if they can explain about disabilities, to the other pupils in free time lessons, you never know once they know all about it they might think again before poking fun at you, it's all about them not understanding, but do try to talk to someone and do not let this get you down, ignore their ignorance, i think you can overcome this because of the determination that you have.
i hope this helps
yvonne
2006-09-16 18:29:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're not a freak - it sounds like you are doing the best you can. You just started high school, which can be a cruel place even for the best looking and most popular kids. Don't worry - I promise that when you get older people will treat you better. You just have to live the best life you can, and try to remember the positive things in your life. If you allow yourself to get depressed over what these stupid kids in school say, then it's like you are doing more damage to yourself than they are. Good luck, just do your best! I know how hard H.S. can be.
2006-09-16 18:09:10 · answer #10 · answered by niwriffej 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hang in there friend, things will get better! Though I don't have CP and have not endured the physical pain you have, I do know what it feels like to be left out of things. When I was in high school I was always the last person to be picked to be on a team in gym class. Nobody wanted me on their team. That hurts. I wasn't fast enough, strong enough, good enough. I had horribly low self esteem but even tho I sucked in sports & thought I wasn't good at anything I did eventually find my niche. You don't have to be good in sports. You are good in other things.
2006-09-16 18:39:10 · answer #11 · answered by KM 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋