My name is Joanna. I have a speech disorder called Speech Apraxia. Apraxia is a speech sound disorder where one has trouble saying
words correctly. The brain knows what it wants to say, but cannot say the sounds properly. I am educating people on what it's like living with Speech Apraxia or any disability, but I am focusing on my disability the most.


Our society has taught us that we just should celebrate people who are in a relationship, dating, engaged to someone, or married couples. Then people that are still single generally get forgotten or ashamed for not having a relationship and that is really what makes me deeply hate valentine’s day. There are many different forms on how to show loyalty, compassion, and love.

This video includes some examples!