Finding My Feet
With more than 10% of people worldwide suffering from some form of rare disease and related disability, almost every family, school, or workplace knows at least one person striving to find their feet and live a good life, despite unique daily challenges.
Physically limiting “rare” diseases are not as rare as you might think, yet most people with them face daily unnecessary hurdles when navigating the world of the physically able.
So, how can we be more inclusive, supportive, and helpful in meaningful and empowering ways?
It’s obvious that life can be tougher for anyone fighting through a rare disease. What isn’t always obvious is how we can make a meaningful difference. Disability is so much more than just a physical limitation. It impacts a person on every level.
When we want to show care and connect better with someone with these challenges, we need to know what this means.
But how can we know what it’s really like until we travel a mile in their shoes?
About the Author
Kerry Walsh
Author of Finding My Feet
Kerry Walsh is a disability activist, motivational speaker, and author in her 20s. She was born with a rare disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy and given a life expectancy of only five years. Despite this, she has always had a bright and bubbly personality.
She has made the most of every opportunity, using her voice through campaigns such as KmotivationSA to champion change and create an environment of equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
For years she has shared her story, both through her speaking and through her blog, highlighting difficult times and beautiful moments alike. The heart behind these stories has always been to help others step into the shoes of people like her, expanding awareness and encouraging kindness for those fighting the rare fight.
It is this heart that has now led to the authorship of Finding My Feet; part memoir, part advice, and all for giving people a more intimate view into what it’s like to survive, strive, and thrive as a rare warrior.
