Cerebral Palsy, Motherhood and a Wonderful Life
An Interview with a Woman that Has All Three
By Kat Mitschke, published Aug 15, 2007
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Just because you have a physical disability does not mean that you can not live a wonderful life! I would like you to meet a wonderful woman who has overcome her challenges with parenthood, love and life in general. Please meet Christine Regber-Martens, an amazing mother, wife and friend to all who have meet her. Kat: Please tell me about yourself and your family.
Christine: I was born with cerebral palsy (CP). The umbilical cord was wrapped around my neck three times so not enough oxygen went to the part of my brain that controls my motor functions. I learned to walk when I was eight but due to my unstable balance, I use an electric wheelchair. I have a college degree in English and have been writing since childhood. I mostly write about my disability to make people aware that the disabled are different physically and mentally but still live just like everyone else. At 33, I met my husband through the internet. I was living in New York at the time and he was in the Netherlands. Needless to say, I moved to the Netherlands! We have been married 8 years and have a seven year old son.
Kat: What are some of the daily challenges you face?
Christine: The ignorance of others. For myself, I have learned to do everything for myself. I only need household help. I also raise my son myself.
Kat: How have you learned to deal with them?
Christine: I create art that makes people aware that disabled people are no different than anyone else. I started blogging on different disabilities so people become aware of the different disabilities out there.

Christine Regber-Martens
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