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    Sometimes, You Just Want Someone to Understand

    I was watching Survivor the other night — a show that’s usually all about strength, strategy, and survival — when something completely different caught my attention. One of the players opened…

    November 10, 2025
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    Holding On While Letting Go

    Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is an ongoing lesson in surrender — a constant balancing act between strength and fragility, control and acceptance. As my body continues to change, I…

    November 3, 2025
  • Blog SMA Awareness

    Asking for Help: The Strength We Don’t Talk About Enough

    Asking for help is something most of us struggle with, whether we live with a disability, face mental health challenges, or are simply used to carrying the world on our shoulders.…

    October 27, 2025
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    Living with a Suprapubic Catheter: My Journey, Challenges & Freedom

    Living with a suprapubic catheter has completely changed my life. From dealing with spasms and infections to learning how to adapt at home, it’s been a journey of pain, growth, and…

    October 13, 2025
  • Blog SMA Awareness

    SMA Medication Costs South Africa: When Life Has a Price Tag

    Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition that weakens muscles over time. While there is no outright cure, there are treatments available that can slow progression and improve quality…

    October 6, 2025
  • Blog SMA Awareness

    Does It Make Me a Hypocrite That I Don’t Think I Could Raise a Child With SMA?

    This question has been weighing on me lately. Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) has shaped every part of my life — the good, the bad, the lessons, and the losses.…

    September 22, 2025
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Happy World Kindness Day! Kindness is free, yet i Happy World Kindness Day!

Kindness is free, yet its impact is priceless. 

Today is a reminder that everyone you meet is fighting battles you may know nothing about. A small act of kindness, a smile, a listening ear, or a few encouraging words could be the light someone needs today. 

Let’s choose compassion, patience, and empathy and not just today, but every day. Because kindness doesn’t just change someone else’s day, it changes you, too. 💖

#WorldKindnessDay #BeKind #SpreadLove #ChampioningChange #KmotivationSA
💜 It’s #PurpleTuesday! 💜 Today is about c 💜 It’s #PurpleTuesday! 💜

Today is about creating a world where accessibility and inclusion are part of everyday life — not just words we talk about once a year.

As someone living with SMA, I know firsthand how accessibility can mean the difference between isolation and independence. It’s about dignity, opportunity, and being able to show up fully as yourself.

Purple Tuesday reminds us that when we make spaces, systems, and attitudes more accessible, we don’t just change buildings — we change lives.

Let’s keep championing change, raising awareness, and building a more inclusive world together. 💜

#PurpleTuesday #AccessibilityForAll #InclusionMatters #ChampioningChange #KMotivationSA
🎙️ Throwback to my Sage podcast: Finding My F 🎙️ Throwback to my Sage podcast: Finding My Feet – Living and Working with SMA 💚

A year ago, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with the Sage team and share my story — from navigating life with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) to finding purpose, independence, and belonging in both my personal and professional journey.

This conversation was a reminder that every challenge can become a catalyst for growth, connection, and change. 🌱

If you missed it the first time (or just need a dose of motivation today), you can listen here:
👉 https://youtu.be/nLOCD-crW-c?si=mw_gdBXDQ8y03alJ

#FindingMyFeet #LifeAtSage #SMAAwareness #InclusionMatters #ChampioningChange #KMotivationSA
Control is something I’ve always clung to — ma Control is something I’ve always clung to — maybe because, living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, I so often feel like I’m losing it. As time passes, my body continues to change, and I find myself wrestling with fear, acceptance, and the quiet awareness that time is precious.

My new blog, “Holding On While Letting Go,” shares a very personal reflection on what it feels like to watch life move ahead and still find peace in the process. It’s honest, emotional, and filled with the reminder that even when we can’t control what happens, we can still choose how we respond.

💜 Read it at the link in my bio

#championingchange #kmotivationsa #SMAAwareness #Resilience #DisabilityAwareness #FindingMyFeet #Hope #LettingGo
🎤✨ Looking for an Emcee or Keynote Speaker fo 🎤✨ Looking for an Emcee or Keynote Speaker for your end-of-year function or graduation?

I’m Kerry Walsh, author of Finding My Feet and a motivational speaker who loves inspiring others to rise above challenges and see the power in possibility 💪💫

Let’s end the year on a high note — filled with motivation, laughter, and a reminder of just how much we’re capable of achieving! 🌈

📩 DM me to chat about bookings or collaborations!

#FindingMyFeet #MotivationalSpeaker #KeynoteSpeaker #EndOfYearEvents #Graduations #Inspiration #ChampioningChange #KmotivationSA
November = NO-vember 💛 This month, we’re say November = NO-vember 💛

This month, we’re saying NO to anything that messes with our mental health or our peace.
🚫 No to negativity.
🚫 No to toxic energy.
🚫 No to burnout.
🚫 No to guilt for putting ourselves first.

It’s time to protect your energy, set boundaries, and focus on what brings you peace and positivity. 🌿

What are YOU saying no to this November? Drop it in the comments 👇

#NoVember #MentalHealthAwareness #PositivityOnly #KmotivationSA #ChampioningChange
Every person has something incredible to offer — Every person has something incredible to offer — a strength, a skill, a story worth celebrating. When we choose to look beyond limitations, we open the door to true inclusion, connection, and growth.

Let’s head into the weekend with open minds and compassionate hearts. Together, we can build a world that sees potential first.

#FridayMotivation #InclusionMatters #SeeTheAbility #ChampioningChange #KMotivationSA
Every step we take — no matter how small — sha Every step we take — no matter how small — shapes who we are.
✨ Because every step tells a story. ✨

My book Finding My Feet shares my journey of living with SMA, redefining independence, and proving that strength isn’t about walking — it’s about rising.

💜 Order your copy today and be inspired to find your own feet.

#FindingMyFeet #KmotivationSA #ChampioningChange #MotivationalStory #Resilience
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