My Disability

Since birth I’m constantly faced with challenging obstacles due to the fact that my cerebral palsy limits my mobility. My disability causes me to have coordination issues as well as low muscle tone. For most of my life I have felt that my disability has limited my ability to participate in the typical activities of those my age. Due to my limitations I have experienced self esteem issues. Getting involved in a non profit organization called Double H ranch has inspired me to want to join this field This past summer similar to previous years my life changed when I had the opportunity to tackle the ropes course at Double H. the only difference about this summer compared to the previous ones was that I decided to try the cargo net. The cargo net is a method of getting up to the zip line. …show more content…
Starting from the ground up, the cargo net contains holes to grab onto as well as a place to put your feet in for balance. In years past I was pulled up by the pulley system created for those who cannot get through the course any other way. This year though, I realized that doing this was a once in a lifetime experience the ropes course is empowering for me because it allows myself and those like me to be able to accomplish tasks that they never thought possible. This accomplishment was a huge one for me because it allowed me to feel like I was worth something instead of feeling worthless like I often do. Camp has played a big role in my journey to accepting myself the way I am. it has allowed me to take part in various activities in addition to the cargo