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13 years ago I was lost, broken, felt so alone, and honestly struggled with seeing a future for my life. I was misjudged and bullied by both kids and adults for most of my life due to something I had no control over.. my disability.
13 years ago I would get physically sick every morning on my way to my high school in Alabama because of anxiety. I have struggled with my peers at school.
13 years ago from today as a struggling very shy teenage I hit that "upload" button on YouTube. In a video I was putting myself out there for total strangers to see what life is like living with a disability. I was terrified. God gave me this wild idea that by sharing my life I could educate others and bring more awareness and understanding of disabilities.
13 years ago from today I had no clue that hitting that upload button was going to lead me on a path I have never imagined for myself, and my life story was going to impact thousands of strangers' lives for the better. My battles were going to make a better life for others, give them a life with less judgement and more understanding.
How could a girl that seemed so invisible in life began to educate so many people? Because she fought through fear.
Even though life was slowly changing for the better through being publicly open about my life living with Cerebral Palsy, Low Tone, and Ataxia, of course there were more battles. People turn their keyboards into weapons. Knowing I was a struggling teen I was an easy target for the internet trolls. They cyberbullied me BADLY. Even encouraged me to commit suicide. They told me I should go kill myself because no one could love a girl like me, that I had no good future because I'm disabled. It got worse; the trolls sent me all the different ways on how I can successfully end my life.
Their weapons may have wounded me but they did not kill me. And, in fact, over time it made me stronger.
13 years ago from today, I made a decision that would lead me on a path of a wonderful adventure. Overcoming fear and continuing to fight, I had the power to change the course of my life without even knowing it. Everything began with just pushing that "upload" button. It led to me begin public speaking, speaking to crowds of complete strangers. My videos are used in teachers' lessons plans. I have traveled around the states to speak at schools, events, and help in projects that can affect other people's lives in a positive way. I have even been flown out to New York City. I have received many awards. I have been interviewed for different articles, include People. My little family was featured in the Facebook Watch Reality Show 9 Months with Courteney Cox (sharing my pregnancy journey with Cerebral Palsy). I have made friends worldwide. I have become a voice for so many others. I continue to work with different companies and organizations on projects to bring a positive difference for those living with disabilities. And much more.
Overcoming fear can take you on so many wonderful adventures. Everyone's story matters. Even if it's hard to believe, we all have the power to change our own lives and make a difference in this world.
#BeBeautifullyDifferent
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Little Jesse and I are wearing green today for World Cerebral Palsy Day because there is a million of reasons why Cerebral Palsy Awareness is important! 💚
World CP Day #MillionOfReasons #WorldCPDay #cerebralpalsyawareness #AwarenessMatters #mommywithcerebralpalsy #cerebralpalsy
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Merry Christmas everyone! We love you all ❤
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone from my little family to yours!!
Yes, 2020 has been quite a crazy year but there is so much to be thankful for ❤
I am thankful for my little family, things can get crazy sometimes but I love them so much. I am extremely thankful for my little prince Jesse, he has truly been my greatest blessing 💙 He brings so much joy to my days.
I am thankful for all my family and friends, so many of them live so far but their friendship and love means so much to me.
I am thankful to still have this tiny apartment of ours that we call home after the recent wildfire scare. It's not much but it is home.
I am thankful for my life. Life is quite a rollercoaster but life is the greatest gift. You can't waste it.
I am thankful for God's love. I know He is always there during the good and bad.
I am thankful for each and everyone of YOU. Your ongoing support and kindness means more to me than you will ever know. You all have been a big part of my journey, thank you so much <3 I love you all!
What are you thankful for?
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Happy EASTER 🐰🌸
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Four days after Valentine's Day I went to an appointment and then unexpectedly never left the hospital.. Instead of returning back home, we held our little prince in our arms for the first time. He stole our hearts forever 💙 Our healthy 6 lb 1 oz Jesse made his grand appearance delivered by C-section.
Jesse is doing great and as perfect as can be! I am loving adapting to being a new mommy and I'm also recovering quite well from the c-section, still very sore when moving around. A few days ago physical therapy had me up walking with my walker through the halls or even did some steps!
(UPDATE) We are now home from the hospital!
I will be taking a small break from posting on my social medias so I can take some time just focusing on my little family and adapting to so many beautiful life changes.
Thank you so much everyone for your patience, prayers, and support 💚
A new chapter, another adventure begins!
#BeBeautifullyDifferent
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The Story of a Wonder Woman...
26 years ago there was a family of 3 brothers, a mother, and a father. They were adding a 6th member to the family hoping for a little girl. The mother had a full and healthy pregnancy and expected everything to go as it did the 3 times before. When contractions began the doctor gave the parents a choice of going back home to relax until the delivery time gets closer or go to the hospital. They chose to check into the hospital. Little did anyone know at the time how important that choice was. When they arrived at the hospital a nurse decided to check on the mother and her unborn baby. The nurse's smile quickly faded. What the nurse discovered was terrifying. The unborn baby's heartbeat dropped quickly..barely beating. The umbilical cord had a knot and was also tightly around the baby's neck. In lightning speed they began an emergency c-section. Every single second was extremely important. Excitement turned into fear. Smiles turned into tears. The family's first daughter came into the world silent, still, and blue. The little girl was rushed to the NICU and was given no hope of survival. She was without any oxygen for 7 whole minutes, the tiny baby suffered a permanent brain injury (which led to the diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, Low Tone, and Ataxia 2 years later). The story of the baby girl was pass on starting a prayer chain. Then a miracle happened. God gave the baby strength, strength which will become her super power she will have to use her whole life. She fought for her life... I survived. The hospital nicknamed me Wonder Woman.
This Wonder Woman has beaten the odds for years and continues to do the impossible.
I was told by doctors I would never walk or may not even talked. Some assumed my Cerebral Palsy, Low Tone, and Ataxia equaled to "no quality of life". I was bullied by others into believing my future would be worth nothing.
I began walking independently at age 9 (using a walker now again to help with Cerebral Palsy plus pregnancy challenges)... my speech has improved amazingly over the years... my life story has taught many life lessons to thousands of strangers worldwide. I am married and will be welcoming my first child into the world in just a little bit over a month. I will try my very best to teach my son the lessons life has taught me <3
Today I am so happy and grateful to be celebrating another birthday. My past was not the easiest battle and I still face unexpected battles but I am so thankful for my life and I see everyday as a gift.
Today also happens to be International Day of Acceptance, a day dedicated to the social acceptance of disability. Years ago, shortly after my 16th birthday I decided to begin sharing my life with the world to educate others about disabilities in hope to bring more acceptance.
#BeBeautifullyDifferent
#lifeisagift #cerebralpalsy #lowtone #ataxia #birthday #warrior #braininjurysurvivor #youtuber #InternationalDayofAcceptance
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Merry Christmas
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My name is Charisse and I have Cerebral Palsy, Low Tone, and Ataxia due to being without oxygen for 7 whole minutes during my birth. The umbilical cord had a knot and was also tightly wrapped around my neck, I was delivered by an emergency C-section. I was given no hope of survival, my birth was labeled as a true miracle. After battling a childhood full of bullying, judgement, and misunderstanding due to my disabilities I began sharing my life with the world, starting when I was a very shy, lost, lonely 16 year old girl.
I vlog about my life living with my disabilities to bring more awareness and understanding of disabilities. I'm also a wife and a mommy to a beautiful little prince named Jesse! Thank you so much for watching and for following my Beautifully Different story!
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