“Abortion was never an option for me so when I found out I was pregnant it was obvious I was going to keep the baby. For a very long time I was afraid to tell my family, especially my grandmother who practically raised me. I’m 23 years old and a lot of people think that when you are my age you should live life and party all the time. The truth is that I am enjoying life, just with her by my side.”

“My girlfriend and I adopted both of them from Poland. Josephine has been with us for only one month but she already is more dominant than Jackson, who has been with us for three years. I think that’s why he doesn’t like her too much but when she gets into trouble with other dogs he always protects her.”

I have to ask.. Who is on Instagram?
I thought it would be cool to expand Humans of Amsterdam to Instagram. I will be doing inspirational quotes from Humans of Amsterdam and small scenery videos of the city.
If you are interested please make sure to follow:
http://tinyurl.com/mg2vlb7

“Do you mind if I don’t answer these questions? I’m on an inner journey today..”

My father has never been able to fully accept the fact i’m in a wheelchair. My mother on the other hand has always been my support system. Three months after I became disabled she passed away. She was dealing with an alcohol addiction and unfortunately it became her death. A few weeks before she passed away, she had gone to the market to do some groceries. When she came back she was all excited because she had seen someone in a wheelchair that was full of positive energy and managed to move easily and smoothly in his wheelchair. She said: ‘Paula, one day you will be just like that. You will be able to move just as fast and energetic in your wheelchair.’ A few weeks later she died. When she passed, I was only 25 years old. It was the very first time I really felt handicapped. Life without her was so incredibly difficult. I’ve dealt with many depressions after that but the story she told me that day has helped me to never give up on life.“