I AM Buddy, The BUDDHA From Mississippi ™: Martin Pistorius My Way Back to Words

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Trapped inside of his own body for a decade and thought to be severely brain-damaged, Martin Pistorius was actually fully aware the entire time. His story is one marked by abuse, neglect, love and despair. An expert on what people do when they think no one is looking, Martin has become well versed on human nature and self-determination. Martin Pistorius is the author of the New York Times best-selling book "Ghost Boy: The Miraculous Escape of a Misdiagnosed Boy Trapped Inside His Own Body."

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Brittany Greer is my daughter,
Alyssa is my granddaughter,
I am proud of them both. ~ BH

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Brittany Greer

23 hrs

Find beauty in my flaws, for they are what make me unique. At first glance you do not see all of me. I am more than just my disabilities. I am special. I am beautiful. I am all that I am meant to be. So take a second look. Try not to focus on what makes me different but what makes me just like you. I smile when I am happy. I cry when I am upset. I have feelings too. I may not express them the way you do, but it still hurts me to be looked at differently.

Find strength in my challenges, for they will never define me or hold me back. Do not pity me. I am fulfilled and happy. I have adapted to the world around me. This is all I know. I can do anything you can do, it may just be in a different way. And if I cannot, that is ok, because at least I know I tried. I push myself to learn new things, but at my own pace. Do not compare me or get discouraged. All I need is your love and understanding to reach my full potential.

Find hope in my future, for it is destined to be great. I will go far in life in spite of what others think. I am of value and worth. I do not have the same fear for my future that others have. I overcome obstacles and face the world head on. That is how I was taught. My challenges have given me strength and my flaws have made me beautiful. I have seen the worry on my parent's faces and I know they are scared of the unknown. I wish they could see the world through my eyes, then they would know how great of a life they have given me.

For my daughter,
Alyssa