Walking with My Son: Navigating Life's Curves with Cerebral Palsy

By Lucia Mambure

Walking with My Son chronicles a remakable story of a mother's quest for the well-being, social justice and dignity of her son. Tapona suffered post natal brain injury and was diagnosed with athetoid cerebral palsy. From the onset, Lucia faced a daunting task and challenges of raising a child with permanent disabilities. Like countless parents in similar situations, Lucia initially grappled with uncertainty and lack of guidance on which path to follow. Her unwavering determination and tenacity refused to deter or defeat her from achieving her goal. In the midst of hardship and deprivation, she embarked on a mission to fight stigma, shame and ostracization from society of care-givers, particularly women and mothers of children with disabilities in Zimbabwe and thus she started a foundation that would support not only her son but also hundreds of other families who have children with cerebral palsy and various other disabilities. Through her personal journey of raising her son, Lucia learned how to effectively communicate with authorities and connect with individuals from all walks of life. Her travels across continents enabled her to build crucial relationships and networks that over time would support her efforts, revealing that her path was intricately intertwined with the journeys of many others. "Walking with my Son" is a poignant testament to the power of a mother's love resilience and relentless pursuit of justice and inclusivity. Lucia's story serves as an inspiration, highlighting how one person's determination can bring about positive change and transformation, hope and courage to countless families around the world facing similar or other life threatening challenges.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CVFWR1QQ
• ISBN13: 9798872054078
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 76 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"