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    The Strength Behind My Strength

    Over the years, I’ve been asked many questions about living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. People often want to know how I stay positive, where my resilience comes from, and what keeps…

    June 15, 2026
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    The Hardest Part About a Progressive Disease

    Knowing Isn’t the Same as Living It I’ve always known my disease was progressive. When you grow up with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), words like deteriorating and progressive become part of…

    June 8, 2026
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    Why Schools Must Teach Kindness

    “For most of my life, growing older was never something I feared. It was something I wasn’t sure I would get the chance to do.” In a world that often celebrates…

    April 7, 2026
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    Is Your Life Going According to Plan?

    Be honest with yourself…Is your life going completely to plan? If you’re in your late 20s or standing on the edge of 30, chances are the answer is no. And not…

    March 30, 2026
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    Almost 30: Why Growing Older Is Something I Celebrate

    Lately I’ve caught myself saying something that makes me pause. I’ll laugh and say, “I’m not that old,” or “I’m still young.” It’s something many of us say without really thinking…

    March 16, 2026
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    When Survival and Goodbye Happened at the Same Time

    It Was “Just Flu” In April 2024, I thought I had flu. If you live with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, you know that sentence is never casual. But I’ve had bronchitis before.…

    March 9, 2026
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Reading a review like this never gets old. When I Reading a review like this never gets old. When I wrote Finding My Feet, I didn’t write it because I thought my story was extraordinary. I wrote it because I hoped someone would feel less alone, understand disability a little better, or leave with a different perspective than when they started. Knowing that my story has done that for even one reader makes every vulnerable page worth it. To everyone who has read, shared, reviewed, or recommended my book—thank you. Your support means more than you know. And if you haven’t read it yet… maybe this is your sign. 💜📖 #FindingMyFeet #BookReview #AuthorLife #DisabilityAdvocate #SMAAwareness #KMotivationSA
Every year, thousands of people walk because they Every year, thousands of people walk because they can. This year, I’m asking you to walk because I can’t. On 18 August, I’ll be riding to raise awareness for Spinal Muscular Atrophy—not because I want sympathy, but because I want people living with SMA to be seen, heard, and given the opportunities they deserve. Every registration helps spread awareness. Every kilometre tells our story. Every person who joins reminds someone living with SMA that they aren’t fighting alone. If you’ve been thinking about signing up, this is your sign. 💜 Let’s make SMA impossible to ignore. 🔗 Register: walk.nevergiveupday.com/walk/82 #NeverGiveUpDay #SMAAwareness #WalkForHope #RideForChange #RareDisease #KMotivationSA
When people see me in my wheelchair, they often th When people see me in my wheelchair, they often think they already know my story. The truth? Most of the time, they’re wrong. Here are five assumptions I hear all the time: 1. “You must be unhappy.” I have difficult days, but I also have incredible days. My wheelchair doesn’t stop me from laughing, dreaming, travelling or living a meaningful life. 2. “You need help with everything.” I do need support, but I’ve spent my entire life finding ways to be as independent as possible. Independence looks different for everyone. 3. “You can’t have a career or make a difference.” I’m an author, speaker, advocate and I work full-time. My disability has changed how I do things—not whether I can. 4. “You don’t have goals or dreams.” I dream just as big as anyone else. I have plans, ambitions, adventures I want to experience and so much life still to live. 5. “You want people to feel sorry for you.” No. I want people to understand. I want accessibility. I want equal opportunities. I want people living with disabilities to have the same chance to build the life they deserve. My wheelchair is only one part of who I am. The more we challenge assumptions, the more inclusive our world becomes. 💜 What’s one assumption you’ve made about disability that you’ve since realised wasn’t true? Let’s start the conversation. #SMAAwareness #DisabilityAwareness #SpinalMuscularAtrophy #WheelchairLife #Inclusion #Accessibility #ChallengeAssumptions #KMotivationSA
Backing our boys in green and gold! 💚💛 There’s no Backing our boys in green and gold! 💚💛 There’s nothing quite like the excitement of supporting the Springboks—especially when you get to do it with your favourite person by your side! Let’s go, Bokke! 🏉🏆 #Springboks #StrongerTogether #Bokke #GreenAndGold #ProudlySouthAfrican #KmotivationSA
Six simple rules, one powerful reminder: you don’t Six simple rules, one powerful reminder: you don’t need to have life completely figured out. 💗 Let go of what you can’t change, ignore the noise, give yourself time, stop comparing your journey, stay calm and remember—your happiness is yours to create. Which rule do you need most today? 🌸✨ #MondayMotivation #LifeLessons #ChooseHappiness #KeepGoing #KmotivationSA
If my wheelchair could talk… oh, the stories it wo If my wheelchair could talk… oh, the stories it would tell! 😂♿ It would probably say: “Watch the toes—I don’t reverse quietly.” “Yes, I’m a wheelchair… but I’m also a handbag, table and coat rack.” “That doorway is definitely narrower than it looks.” “My battery percentage controls the entire mood.” “Please don’t move me without asking—we’re a team.” “And yes, Kerry is an excellent driver… most of the time!” 😜 Swipe through to see what else my wheelchair would say—and add your own in the comments! 💬 #IfMyWheelchairCouldTalk #WheelchairLife #DisabledAndProud #LifeWithSMA #DisabilityHumour #KmotivationSA #ChampioningChange
5 Tips on How I Stay Motivated During the Mid-Year 5 Tips on How I Stay Motivated During the Mid-Year Slump 💜 The middle of the year can feel heavy. The excitement of January has faded, life gets busy, and motivation isn’t always easy to find. Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy has taught me that motivation isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you choose, one day at a time. ✨ Remember your why. ✨ Celebrate the small wins. ✨ Give yourself grace. ✨ Focus on what you can control. ✨ Keep showing up. This year has challenged me more than I expected, but it’s reminded me that resilience isn’t about never struggling—it’s about refusing to give up. If you’re feeling stuck, this is your reminder: you don’t have to be perfect. You just have to keep moving forward. 💜 #MotivationMonday #MidYearMotivation #KeepGoing #SMAWarrior #DisabilityAdvocate #Resilience #KmotivationSA
People often read that quote as motivation. I rea People often read that quote as motivation. I read it as reality. Living with a progressive condition means I’m constantly aware that tomorrow isn’t promised to look like today. I don’t know how much strength I’ll have next month, next year, or even next week. Every new weakness is a reminder that time isn’t something I can take for granted. That’s why I chase the moments. I say yes to opportunities. I hug my people a little tighter. I work relentlessly toward my dreams. I fight for treatment. I speak up. I keep showing up. Not because I’m trying to do everything… But because I feel like I have so much life left to live before my body tells me I can’t. If there’s something on your heart, don’t keep waiting for the “perfect time.” Make the call. Take the trip. Start the dream. Tell people you love them. Fight for the life you want. Because later isn’t guaranteed for any of us. ❤️ Don’t leave your life waiting for “someday.”
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