Author Archives: Matt Budzak

Ya know I’m probably one of the most controversial disabled men in the state of Washington if not the country, I was raised by abled bodied people that taught me to always try my best and never give up and always stand up for yourself, always treat others with respect but never take any shitContinue reading

Although 2024 has arrived and for some of us, it might be the best year ever, unfortunately for others, existing problems will continue and new problems will occur, I know for me, some really good things are gonna happen for me this year and some unexpected and unfortunate things are gonna happen as well butContinue reading “The bad never lasts”

When I was growing up, every school I went to, I was the only kid in a wheelchair, it never really bothered me because that’s just the way it was and I was always just myself, as time went on and the older I got, I started noticing some kids saw me differently, some sawContinue reading “Never stop being you”

No matter what age you are, some people will always try and hurt you and always try to destroy whatever it is you try and do or say to make a difference and be successful, always stand up for yourself and be your own advocate and If you can do that, the outcome can beContinue reading

Sometimes when you stop and think about what’s going on in today’s society, it can really change you as a person and it can make you feel very vulnerable, afraid, agitated, anxious and just always on the defense, some days I wake up and I immediately go on social media and I see the newsContinue reading

Today has been a much needed rest day, this is the first time I’ve stayed in bed the whole day in a very long time and I realized that maybe I’ve been pushing myself too hard the last few months if not longer, I’ve been trying so hard to stay as active as possible becauseContinue reading

growing up I had all kinds of help and support all the way up until I was 18 and than it was just so weird because everyone just disappeared, even tho I still had family, but I started to feel abandoned, ya see, my childhood was surrounded by nurses, doctors, physical therapist and caregivers, inContinue reading

I remember when I was in high school, I would see some of my classmates and I would think to myself, damn, whatever he/she decides to do with their life afterwards, it’s gonna be incredible !!!! And man they sure have !!!! Y’all gotta understand, a lot of us didn’t have a plan and becauseContinue reading “It’s only game over if you let it”

A lot of the times when people meet me, they think I’m amazing and they start wanting to hang out with me and be in my life, but then this strange thing happens where they just become uninterested or they become bored or I in some kind of way, become an inconvenience to their lifeContinue reading

I believe it’s been about 5 years now since I stopped drinking, and although it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made, I find my anxiety and depression at a all time high, I’m lot more aware and I find myself feeling more afraid than I ever have in my life, that’s the downside toContinue reading