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Not Just That Girl With CP
“I don’t want to be invisible anymore!”Hailey Shaw is feisty, funny, and brimming with liveliness, but that’s not what most people see, at least right away. As she puts it, “Most of who I am is hidden away in a place where you can’t see me …” Not that she wants it that way — Hailey’s life changed in her first moments of birth, when a catastrophic accident led to the neurological disorder called cerebral palsy.
Now Hailey is fighting back. In her frank and painfully honest book she shares her journey to be recognized as a young woman who is eager to plunge into life, to be accepted, and to find love. Will people be able to look beyond her wheelchair and strained and difficult speech? Will she ever be more than just that girl with CP? While her radiant smile is genuine, so is the discouragement Hailey has suffered from being misunderstood and discounted by teachers, friends, and sometimes, even family.
Hailey also shares her deep and inspiring faith in God, who rescued her from depression and thoughts of suicide, and opened up the doors of friendship, reconciliation with family, and a new life of hope. Her faith has led to new dreams, including a future career as an advocate for the disabled, and the dream which you hold in your hands now — Hailey’s own life story, and her determination to be invisible no more.
Now Hailey is fighting back. In her frank and painfully honest book she shares her journey to be recognized as a young woman who is eager to plunge into life, to be accepted, and to find love. Will people be able to look beyond her wheelchair and strained and difficult speech? Will she ever be more than just that girl with CP? While her radiant smile is genuine, so is the discouragement Hailey has suffered from being misunderstood and discounted by teachers, friends, and sometimes, even family.
Hailey also shares her deep and inspiring faith in God, who rescued her from depression and thoughts of suicide, and opened up the doors of friendship, reconciliation with family, and a new life of hope. Her faith has led to new dreams, including a future career as an advocate for the disabled, and the dream which you hold in your hands now — Hailey’s own life story, and her determination to be invisible no more.
156 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2021
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December 11, 2025
Hailey shares the challenges and joys of her life story with humor and transparency. It clearly took great courage and vulnerability to write this insightful book. And despite the extremely difficult circumstances of her life, the book is a delight to read because Hailey's infectious personality shines from every page.
I learned so much about what it's like to live with Cerebral Palsy. Hailey's life is an inspiration and through this book she is an advocate and champion for those living with CP. I've been blessed to learn from Hailey and have my perspective broadened.
I learned so much about what it's like to live with Cerebral Palsy. Hailey's life is an inspiration and through this book she is an advocate and champion for those living with CP. I've been blessed to learn from Hailey and have my perspective broadened.
October 26, 2024
She’s NOT just that girl with CP…she is HAILEY SHAW!! This book is raw, deeply inspiring, eye opening and very touching!! I SEE YOU!!!
A must read for all!!
A must read for all!!
August 3, 2021
Unforgettable-a must read!
I would recommend this book to everyone. Hailey's story is inspirational and compelling. I could not put this book down.
I would recommend this book to everyone. Hailey's story is inspirational and compelling. I could not put this book down.
December 30, 2025
In writing this book, Hailey shed great light on her true feelings and struggles with CP. Clearly more education, training and understanding is needed for CP and all disabilities.
Hailey has potential to be a super advocate for the CP community and their caregivers/support personnel. Her continued community volunteerism and independent growth will have a strong impact on showing the world that CP is a cover for great minds and spirits that should and need to be seen and supported.
Hailey has potential to be a super advocate for the CP community and their caregivers/support personnel. Her continued community volunteerism and independent growth will have a strong impact on showing the world that CP is a cover for great minds and spirits that should and need to be seen and supported.
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