Dr Kelly Fleming

Life is a journey, each person's journey is unique.

  • Writing is the most expressive way of communicating

    What do you enjoy most about writing? I love to write. I always have. English is my second language and it is completely different to the visual, conceptual language of American Sign Language (ASL). I fell in love with words before I began school and I was always reading. I had dreamt of becoming a… Continue reading

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  • Living with Mental Health issues and Physical Disabilities

    I am physically disabled and I have mental health issues. I know I’m not the only person in this situation. But what happens when stress of daily life starts to take its toll? For someone who has only mental health issues, it can be devastating. It can cause depression or anxiety. It completely changes their… Continue reading

  • Disability is not synonymous with Inability

    I know I’ve covered the “despite your disability” comment in the past, but it simply amazes me as to the ignorance of some people towards disabled people. Still, in 2023, there are individuals who have a hard time acknowledging the fact that disabled people are in most ways, the same as non-disabled people. We have… Continue reading

  • Who Am I?

    “How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you?”To answer the question is by harder than some may think. I have a number of friends who are blind. Personally I have low vision and considered legally blind. As a disabled person, one might think that it is rather easy to describe myself to… Continue reading

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  • Being Orthodox

    Orthodox is a lifestyle not just a religion I was an Orthodox Jew. Now I’m a Jewish Orthodox Christian. Orthodox life (Jewish or Christian) is a lifestyle, not just a faith or religion. It’s my identity. My day from the moment I wake up until I go to sleep revolves around Orthodox life. Prayers, the… Continue reading

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  • Loneliness

    Everyone at some point in time feels lonely. You can be surrounded by people you love and care about but even then, loneliness creeps in. For me, loss has come in many forms : Loneliness is difficult to handle. You may have lots of tools in your toolbox to help you make it through but… Continue reading

  • Trust

    What quality do you value most in a friend?Trust The most valuable thing in any friendship is trust. Trust comes with respect. When a person respects another, there is a strong bond of trust established between the two. Trust allows open communication between people. Trust provides an unbreakable bond. When trust and respect are damaged… Continue reading

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  • Disability and Religion

    On what subject(s) are you an authority?Living with A Disability and Religion While I’m quite eclectic in my academic knowledge. There are two subjects that I would consider myself to be an authority. Although I use that term in a lenient manner. Having lived with a number of disabilities since birth and childhood, I’m an… Continue reading

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  • My Dream

    What countries do you want to visit?Israel and FranceReturn to Washington, DC My dream is to one day visit Israel, the Holy Land. Before my Dad passed away, he told me to go to Israel, it was something both my Mum and I wanted me to do. Israel is not the most accessible place in… Continue reading

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  • The Bible is my Guidebook

    How important is spirituality in your life?My Faith Leads Me I have always been religious. As a child, instead of growing up on fairy tales, Mum taught me the stories from the Bible. My favourite stories were about Abraham, Jacob, Queen Esther and King David. The story about Daniel and his faithfulness to God event… Continue reading

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