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Who am I?

Who am I?
My name is Ketrina
I believe in the People First Term.
I am often label a person who is wheelchair bound.
I am not confined to a wheelchair, I use it mostly for mobility
My disability does not define my personality or disability it mainly defines my abilities, goals or dreams.
I accept my identity don't get me wrong thats a gift that my family was given.
It take me  a while to understand and realize things will not change.
This was medical work.. I often felt down and ask myself Why me? Justice needed I will say
But doing what I love since age 14..I got inspired with such vision...
The happiness grew with me as I became an young strong youth advocate
Thats who I am?  

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