I know there are a million motivational books, web sites, speakers, and resources out there. We are all individuals, have our own beliefs, philosophies, trials and tribulations, demons, and successes - that's what makes us unique. I am also sure that I am not telling you anything on this site or in my new book you don't already know or haven't heard, read, or been told a million times in various formats. I am confident, though, that we all relate to people, incidents, experiences, and stories differently. Maybe, by writing my book "Crippled Yet Definitely Blessed", I can reach and positively influence those who previously had difficulty relating for one reason or another.

I am not famous or educated as a "psychiatric professional," nor is it my intention to tell you how you should live your life, that you should do what I did, or that how I lead my life is right or works for you. I am just giving you an insight into how I, as a disabled person, lead my life, that it really isn't that different from anyone else's, and that we all ultimately have to decide for ourselves what works best for us, where we want to go and be in life, and how to get there.

We all make choices in life and must accept the consequences, no matter what our situation and appearance. And I personally have never used my being disabled as an excuse to not be held accountable for my actions and choices - good or bad.

e-mail: Gwen@GwenBlessed.com