I chose to go in my standing frame this year.
I was excited, but also a little worried (I used my eyegaze to tell my teachers I was feeling anxious about going).
I was worried that no one would dance with me.
Mum took me in and stood near me, to make sure I wasn’t on my own.
Then she crouched beside me, so my friends would see me.
They did see me and took me from Mum and she didn’t get me back until the end of the disco.
Mum cried.
I know she was feeling anxious too.
I know things like this are hard on her.
I know she worries about me.
I know she has to step out of her comfort zone for me.
I love her for everything she does.
But tonight, I had so much fun dancing with my friends.
These girls held my hand, they cheered when I danced, they made trains with me, they helped me play corners, they helped me do the floss.
They made sure I was not on my own.
These girls are amazing.
(No faces or names, we didn’t ask and don’t like to post without permission - if their families see this, thank you for raising beautiful, inclusive kids!).
#cerebralpalsy #school #friends