Larissa Martin
- Jan 26
- 3 min
I Have More Than ‘One’ Best Friend And That Doesn’t Make Me A Bad Friend
Growing up, life was simple. You have a best friend, who you are inseparable from. Your every need is met by this one friend because you don’t have many complex needs at the time. All you’re worried about is the next time you can see each other and hangout. When people ask you who your best friend is, it’s obvious to you and to those around you, who your best friend is. But as you grow up, your needs change and that includes taste in best friends. You’re certainly not limited
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Larissa Martin
- Jan 13
- 3 min
To Those Who Assume I Always Stay Positive in Life With a Disability
To one of my best friends who is impressed that I can always stay positive — here is the truth. The truth is I’m not happy all of the time. I am physically disabled. I have cerebral palsy and I am an amputee. I am a wheelchair user. In my life, I have always chosen to be positive. That’s been my choice because I am lucky to be given this life. When I was born, my mom and I both had only a 5% chance of survival. I don’t take any day or anything for granted. The life I have, ho
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Larissa Martin
- Jan 11
- 3 min
This Year Has Been A Dumpster Fire, Yes But There Have Been Silverlings In It
This year of 2020 has been the worst because of this pandemic that has cost thousands of people to lose their lives and others to lose their loved ones. So many people are unemployed and have lost the businesses they have poured their hearts and souls into. Graduations and weddings have been canceled and other celebration events have gone by without individuals being able to celebrate with their loved ones. Many are finding it hard to find hope in these times and see a silver
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