Susan Myrick, Born Without Arms, Shares Her Story
“I laugh because I really do feel grateful. I think that’s the most important thing to leave as a legacy: To live with an attitude of gratitude.”
Susan Myrick was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. As a graduate of Shaw High School who went on to attend Cleveland State University, Susan’s life has been quite typical for a Cleveland native, except for the fact that she was born without arms.
“My feet worked just fine though,” she said, “So I learned to use my feet as a natural ability. No one could teach me, so it just had to come naturally.”
By the time she was a teenager, Susan had learned to clean the house, cook food, and even sew clothing with her feet. “I also learned how to drive with my feet when I was sixteen, which I think is one of my biggest accomplishments,” Susan proudly explained.
Susan’s family never treated her any differently because of her physical disability. “My mother always told me that God made me just the way He wanted me to be, so I never thought much of it.” In time, Susan grew a burning desire to share this message with other disabled people, so she trained to become a teacher’s assistant for special education classrooms.
Sue with her caregiver
Sue with friends, Leon and Beverly
“My mother always told me that God made me just the way he wanted me to be, so I never thought much of it.” In time, Susan grew a burning desire to share this message with other disabled people, so she trained to become a teacher’s assistant for special education classrooms.
