April Lockhart

April Lockhart was born on July 4 1995 in seventh grade. She began playing guitar and taking piano lessons which ignited her passion for music writing. At the age of 12 April wrote her first song Different. At the age of 14, April devoted a great deal of time in making song lyrics and working on the music she was playing. Then she began to take trips to write with father in NY in New York and LA. April also began incorporating various other topics relevant to the Take my Hand song for some close friends, like peer pressure problems and suicides among teenagers. Lockhart, a popular lifestyle influencer as well as being a partner with clean beauty brands Ilia she has gained her own audience. Her disability is a part of her persona, however it is not the whole image. Lockhart's profile on Twitter doesn't ignore her being disabled however, it doesn't make a point of it. What is the message? We all have multiple aspects and that we are all unique and that we're much more than our physical selves. Lockhart is interviewed through video from Nashville. "I don't intend to let it define my existence. I don't want to be merely identified as a specialist in disability. It doesn't affect my everyday life. Everything is normal and I've learned how to adjust. It's a big part of my life, and it's imperative to discuss the subject. Lockhart encourages us to keep striving to be self-accepting. Even so, Lockhart admits that she has had periods of feeling uneasy about her appearance and wearing clothing that showed her arms. She wears what she likes and is proud to post pictures of herself in the outfits she chooses on social platforms. Self-love for her was an extended trip. This is true for everyone regardless of level of insecurity. It is important to have people in your life who know and appreciate your situation. They'll be the ones to ask what you worry about?