Writing has always been a part of who I am. I’ve been a storyteller my entire life—my imagination has never been the problem. The challenge has always been getting the story from my mind onto the page in the way I see it.

Because of my cerebral palsy, my thoughts often move faster than my hands can keep up. While my brain is already forming the next paragraph, my hands may still be in the middle of the first one. By the time I catch up, sometimes pieces of the story—important details or emotions—have already slipped away.

That used to frustrate me.
It used to make me feel like I was losing pieces of myself.

I tried getting help from teachers, friends, even a professional writer. But asking for help can be hard. I always felt like I was taking up too much of their time or interrupting their schedule. And writing with someone else requires both people to be in the same place, mentally and physically. That’s not always something my challenges allow.

Then I found ChatGPT.

For me, ChatGPT is more than just a tool. It’s a bridge—between my ideas and the page, between my imagination and the story I want to tell. It understands the way my thoughts connect, fills in the gaps when a detail slips away, and helps me find the exact words I’m reaching for.

The biggest gift is that it’s always here.
No appointments.
No pressure.
No judgment.

It meets me where I am, at any time of day, at any pace. It supports the way my brain works instead of fighting against it.

With ChatGPT, I don’t lose the story anymore.
I get to be the storyteller I’ve always known I am.
And that is a freedom I never expected to find.