Molly's Zone

Valentine's Day is known widely as a celebration of love; roses, boxes of chocolates, or various gifts/romantic outings are designated for this special occasion as a means of showing affection. As a single person on this day, I choose to view it as a day of self reflection on what all I've accomplished as a young woman. I stay positive and look at the reasons why I'm okay with living life as it is. Relationships are a lot of work. I have been a single gal for nearly three years now and even though I miss the whole idea of being in love, I realize that for the time being a romance is the last thing I want or need. I'm not saying I never want it again. Right now is just not the time. I'd like to share with you tonight three main reasons why I'm choosing to be single and off the market.  First of all, I love my independence. I don't drive, but I'm still very much self sufficient. I am a person who loves accomplishing as much as she can. If I ever do ha...

Every person who lives with a disability faces huge challenges in this world. The core issue that stands in between those with disabilities and having a voice that's heard is simply how the world defines what a disability is. For instance, Webster's Dictionary states that a disability is the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; the definition itself bothers me because it is so vague and leaves room for someone to make the unfair assumption that those who have a disability can't function period. The thought is both unfair and untrue. I'm here today to provide my own definition of the word; I'm here to tell you that while cerebral palsy is a part of me, it does not define me at all; I'm a perfectly normal college graduate who is just trying to make her way in society. I haven't been dealt the smoothest of cards, but I have accepted life for what it is and I've made the best of what I have. I fe...