Bríd’s speech

 Bríd’s speech 

Imagine you are in a wheelchair. Imagine you cant talk. Imagine you cant eat by yourself. You cant pee by yourself. Imagine

I’m not here today to tell you a sob story. I am here to tell you what it is to be Bríd Courtney.

I was born on February 24th 2003 to a proud family of farmers.Ardfert has been my home for 17 years. I was born with cerebral palsy, a permanent brain condition that affects my day to day living. Due to the doctors and nurses mistakes I was left unable to walk, talk and have any independence. Human error cost me my life.

I have a fully functioning brain. I have accomplished much in my short life. I can swim and play cards. I love shopping and being on instagram.

When I was younger , I told my mom I hated her. I said I wished that I was never born and that I wished that my legs would work and that I could talk to others.

That was the old Bríd. Nowadays I am much more positive. I look on the bright side of things. I remember when I walked for the first time. I was 3 years old supported by my mom and dad. I felt like the moat normal girl in the world and that is how I want to feel everyday. Normal people think I cant have fun. I can. I can spell, write, do maths and I can write poems. I love spending time with my family.

I know challenge you to use your skills to help people like me. I challenge you to find ways to help me communicate more fully with those around me. I now challenge you to create an environment where everyone who interacts with me does so with understanding, knowledge and love.