About Me

 

About Me

I’m Glenn Moscoso, a husband, and, most importantly, a dad who navigates life with Cerebral Palsy. Born and bred in the Atlanta suburbs – where the humidity is thick and the sweet tea is sweeter – I hold a master’s degree in Adult Education and Online Learning. Basically, I’m a professional learner, which comes in handy when trying to keep up with my son. When I’m not busy being a scholar of life, I enjoy playing golf (badly, but enthusiastically), bowling (with varying degrees of success), and flying drones with my son (who is significantly better at it than I am). These days, most of my “free” time is happily spent with my son and my wonderful wife, often cheering loudly at baseball fields. Our family menagerie includes Hercules, a dog who thinks he’s a lapdog, and Maggie, a cat who rules the roost. And yes, we live a simple, happy life… though the white picket fence is still on backorder.

Why This Whole Blogging Thing?

Ah, the blog. Twelve years ago, my wife planted a seed in my brain. A tiny, persistent seed called “blog.” She mentioned she’d love to start one but, you know, life. Then, she mentioned it again. And again. So, I figured, with the kind of flexible schedule I have, why not? Plus, I thought it might be a good outlet and a useful resource for other dads who, like me, use wheelchairs. You could say I was guilted into it, but let’s call it “inspired.”

After a few weeks of brainstorming (and maybe a little procrastination), I started thinking back to when we first found out we were having a boy. I scoured the internet, Facebook groups, the deep web – you name it – searching for anything about being a dad with Cerebral Palsy or a dad who uses a wheelchair. What did I find? Not much. A few things from the UK, which, while lovely, weren’t exactly local. Mostly, I stumbled upon sites geared toward moms, which is great! But, even the ones with titles like “Parents with Disabilities” still seemed to lean heavily on the “mom angle.” Where were the dads? Particularly, the dads on wheels?

I’m definitely not an expert. Every day is a new lesson, both about my son and about myself. But, I hope this blog gives other dads with Cerebral Palsy or other disabilities who use wheelchairs a glimpse into the world of being a “dad on wheels.” And maybe, just maybe, a chuckle or two along the way.

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