A Haverford woman born with cerebral palsy has written about her experience in her first book, “Wheeling Through a Life of Possibilities.“
Author Lauren Shipman, 36, has moved past every limitation she’s encountered, and now she shares a story of determination, purpose, and hope, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia.
Shipman uses a motorized wheelchair and has gone through years of physical therapy and surgeries, with many setbacks along the way.
She refused to give up.
Shipman has worked at the Haverford YMCA for seven years, caring for children and connecting with their families.
“The kids mean so much to me — and my coworkers,” she said.
Shipman developed a passion for storytelling, encouraged by a Neumann University professor to combine her essays into a book.
She was also determined to walk across the stage at her graduation, spending nine months in physical therapy to prepare.
“I’ve been told a lot of no’s since I was young because I’m in a wheelchair,” she said. “But I can do anything.”
She hopes her book, which has sold 200 copies on Amazon so far, captures that message and encourages others to chase their goals.
Read more about how Lauren Shipman overcame life’s challenges at CBS News Philadelphia.
