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I’m a Grown-Up Version of Melody from Out of My Mind

Hey there! If you don’t know me, my name is Megan Fry, and I have a disability called cerebral palsy. I am nonverbal and use a computer to communicate. I am also a recent college graduate. When I was in middle school, I stumbled upon a book called Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper. The main character, Melody, is just like me. She has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal. In November, the book was made into a movie on Disney+! Melody is played by Phoebe-Rae Taylor, who also has cerebral palsy, and the narration is voiced by none other than Jennifer Aniston. While some people say it is unrealistic, I want to explain how it is incredibly similar to my own life. Spoiler alerts are ahead, so fair warning!