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A continuing odyssey through a world at once weird and wonderful: JOIN ME!
About Me
- Sharisa Joy
- Lakewood, CO, United States
- I'm 31 now, have autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, dyspraxia and a genius IQ; and communicate almost entirely via keyboards. I am former President of Autcom, on the Panel of Advisors on the Spectrum for the Autism Society of America; publisher and managing editor in chief and writer for "The Voices and Choices of Autism" and so on, and etc. I am also a university graduate with a dual degree in Sociology & Psychology with honors and awards; a consultant, an advocate, and a FABULOUS FRIEND! ;-)
A Poem by Me
My Life As A Zero, My Life As A Hero
In retrospect,
I ask myself
Was I there?
Did I hear?
Did I feel,
Think or care?
When I changed
Could I know
Just how far
I might go?
To Hero
The journey’s been strange,
Yet there isn’t one thing
I would dare to change.
revised 9-15-98
Copyright: Sharisa Joy Kochmeister.
May be used or reprinted only with
the author's permission.
3 comments:
I am so sorry to hear about how rough a day it was for you on Sunday. I hope things go well withyour new doctor. Sorry I have yet to properly respond to your PowerPoint presentation--I have read most of it and I LOVE it! :-)
Im or email me when you next have a chance! ~ Your Friend, Jodi
Thank you, Jodi... we will chat soon.
Hi Sharisa! Just wanted to offer a quick word of sympathy and support. My son has been having some difficulties lately with evening meltdowns. I think lately it's been a general release of pent-up emotions from throughout the day. But he has had some episodes that clearly have rage as a primary component. I'm trying to get him to channel it appropriately.
I also want to say that as someone who has faced the prejudice you have, and gone on via FC to type independently, you are literally one of my family's heros! By sharing what you've learned, you have helped young children actualize one of life's most elemental needs, to communicate. Please keep that thought alive in a corner of your mind as you move through the difficult spaces. As Winston Churchill said: if you find yourself going through hell, keep going!
best regards,
Jim Butler
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