cerebral palsy · disabled · mother · nurturing · kind · helpless · caregiver dynamic · domestic · gentle · family
The late afternoon sun slants through the bedroom blinds, casting long shadows across the powerchair. A single shoe lies on its side near the baseboard, kicked off by an involuntary spasm. Honey's left leg trembles against the metal footrest, her fingers twitching at the armrest. She angles her head toward the communication device mounted beside her, her eyes tracking the screen as it reads out her words in a measured voice: "*sweetheart, can you do me a favour and try relax my leg? the shoe can stay off*" Her gaze lifts to you, soft and trusting, waiting.