Author Archives: littleperson123

Shopping for clothes isn’t always an easy task. The clothes that fit me are made for a young child and aren’t always age appropriate. Pretty much every pair of pants that I have had to be hemmed because while they … Continue reading →

I’ve had people ask me if I have ever wished I wasn’t a little person and the truth is I’m proud of who I am. Has my life been full of challenges? Yes. Was it difficult growing up facing so … Continue reading →

When it comes to traveling as a little person it can be difficult for me to travel alone. In fact I prefer having someone to travel with because I never know what obstacles I may face. The suitcase that I … Continue reading →

Many individuals with dwarfism have identifying traits found in the features of their hands. Some forms of dwarfism have different features that can help doctors identify that specific form of dwarfism. Over years, at the different Little People conventions that … Continue reading →

Continuing with the topic of Conferences, we are often asked… “Why should I go? Why should my family attend?” To be honest, it’s hard to sum up the benefits of conferences into a few sentences, though it’s truly the community … Continue reading →

Did you know 80% of people born with dwarfism have average height parents? There is an array of emotions that parents experience upon the moments their child is diagnosed with dwarfism. LPA strives to provide resources locally and nationally to … Continue reading →

There is a quote that says “Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.” Growing up I spent a lot of time in hospitals or dealing with doctors. My mom, aunt and I … Continue reading →

LPs are often aware of the stares, the chuckles, or the ever often camera snap. Disability culture is filled with curiosity, we understand that, though it’s how you react to those curiosities that truly matters. If your instinct is to … Continue reading →

A year ago today my story made it to the front page of our county paper. A lot of people around town know who I am because I don’t change a whole lot. They see me at the stores or … Continue reading →

I have 13 nieces and nephews. Usually around the age of 5 when they start to realize they are growing taller than I am- that is when I get the questions. That’s when they ask “Why don’t you grow taller?” … Continue reading →