2023 saw many changes for the platform formerly known as Twitter, now going by X. One constant remained though, our live cerebral palsy chat #CPChatNow. While you would not know by looking at our website, we continue to hold #CPChatNow every Wednesday at 8pm ET. Life just left my co-host Devin Axtman and I, Zachary Fenell, pre-occupied, causing us to inadvertently abandon the recaps. No more though! With the New Year comes a renewed resolve to get the weekly recaps back on track. Shall we begin?

To start 2024, our community decided to reflect back on 2023. Admittedly, a direction I guided with a question.

Specifically, I asked, “Looking back at 2023, what three words would sum up the year for you?” Veronica answered, saying “Fun, happy, and peaceful.” Personally, I said “active, growth, and memorable.” Devin also answered, revealing one commonality in the word choices he and I selected.

Devin described his 2023 with the words, “change, fun, and growth.” I replied, emphasizing I also said “growth.” In-particular I mentioned seeing relationships with co-workers grow into legit friendships, I myself grow into a better person, and jokingly noted I grew out my hair and wardrobe. But, how about you? Answer for the returning extend-the-conversation question, “Looking back at 2023, what three words would sum up the year for you?”

Engage us and answer in the comments! The whole point behind the extend-the-conversation questions remains creating opportunity for engagement. As Veronica and I would discuss Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 creating content others will engage with stands a challenge.

The topic arose after I asked Veronica about any feedback she received to her blog post recounting her 2023. She noted receiving a few likes, which left me to comment getting a reader to click the “Like” button takes effort. Veronica would go on to tell me about a blog writing challenge WordPress has in January.

Time will tell what we discuss next in 2024! Make sure to join us each and every Wednesday on X for #CPChatNow. The fun starts at 8pm ET. In the meantime, remember to answer the week’s extend-the-conversation question, “Looking back at 2023, what three words would sum up the year for you?” Answer below!

Until next time, don’t blend in. Blend out!

-Zachary