Holly Lane's sticks have carried her forward for 43 years. Now she's learning to walk without them

For many years now, when meeting people for the first time, I often use my walking sticks as my unique identifier, something that makes me stand out in a crowd.

"Look for the short woman with two leopard-print sticks," I tell them.

I'm 45 and I have cerebral palsy that affects both my legs and my right arm.