In November of the previous year, Kerr directly agreed to support Cerebral Palsy awareness. After hearing my story, she hastily sent me a gift. She had published her first book, Treasure Yourself, and had made an announcement that she would no longer be signing copies indirectly from her website. She made an exception, sending me her book totally free of charge in the mail. She had also signed a note to me, reading, "let your little light shine, darling girl." She had no idea that I was contemplating suicide around that time.
I had previously hit rock bottom due to illness. I was frequently being rushed to the hospital for convulsive panic attacks, and my school attendance was dropping. The lack of general support from various people was adding to my anxiety, and I felt very alone. My family and I had no idea what was causing the attacks, and many people thought I was faking it. Dear Lord, how can you fake having your body twist and jerk hard enough to lift the front wheels of a 200 pound wheelchair?
Miranda has been personally involved in my emotional healing, and so has her mother, Therese for the last 3 years. Her book really got me thinking about who I really wanted to be, and Kerr has been a great role model for me, especially when I am in front of a camera or meeting people at advocacy events, because I am expected to be promote things and look believable. Kerr taught me that people are drawn to authenticity. That's what I try to do in the community... Be truthful.
Miranda is one of the most prominent faces in the modelling industry, and one of the biggest voices behind youth suicide prevention. I will never hesitate to share her kindness with others, because in a way, she truly saved my life.
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