Disabilities
Disabilities
I have Autism, many of you aren't aware of. I use to be treated different at my old job due to my Autism. I have trouble reading social cues and understanding jokes. I also have a hard time maintaining eye contact. People have judged me for that, but it's not about what they think about you it's what you think about you that's all that matters. Self positivity can help in so many different ways especially having disabilities like me. I have many other disabilities that affect my day to day life compared to other people. Nobody is normal that's just a fact. If someone says they are normal just know they don't even understand what normal is because nobody is normal and everyone has something they are struggling with even if it isn't a disability. Everyone struggles with their own things and nobody should judge them for that, but they continue to anyway. Anyway my question to you is: How have you overcome your disabilities in a way it don't feel impossible to express yourself. If you don't have a disability, what would you do/say to someone that was struggling with a disability?
@Kayleethecatloveri love this view
to answer your question:
I will talk to others with disabilities (whether similar or different) because it helps remind me I'm not alone in how I feel
Building a good support system to help in any needs (good general thing whether you have a disability or not)
And just openly talking to people about how these things affect you
Also as a mobility aid user (currently use a cane, might try out a forearm crutch here soon) I get a lot of weird looks or people make assumptions about why I have it, I cant even tell you the number of times people have asked me what happened and I had to answer saying that nothing happened, I just got worse. To combat things like this I've decorated my cane, I have stickers on it relating to things I like, and soon will also be getting a little bag/pouch thing I can attach onto it that I will probably use to hold fidgets, meds, first aid, and other general things I use to help my disabilities. With the pouch I'm going through a specific person and they even offered to make it adjustable so I can use it with basically any mobility aid, and even use a fun fabric printed with something like sharks (sharks are one of my biggest special interests), it has all really helped make it feel less awkward to use and like a tool people don't understand, and instead more like a helpful accessory that is becoming part of who I am.
(for reference to better contextualize all of this, I have POTS, autism, ADHD, and possible EDS)
@SmollPeridotsBreakdown
I love this response and I am glad that you have found ways to make it fun! I am so glad that you responded to my post. I hope all is well and you have a great day.
@Kayleethecatlover I really appreciate your perspective and openness. Managing my PSVT-AVNRT (a heart condition) has been a journey of learning how to adapt while still expressing myself fully. At times, my health condition has made me feel limited—whether it’s needing to manage stress carefully to avoid heart episodes or adjusting my daily routine to prioritize my well-being.
To anyone struggling with a disability, I’d say: your experiences are valid, and your voice matters. You don’t have to fit into anyone else’s definition of "normal" because, like you said, normal doesn’t really exist. What matters is finding ways to express yourself that feel true to you—whether that’s through art, writing, music, or even just conversations with people who understand and appreciate you for who you are. Surround yourself with those who lift you up, and never let others define your worth. 💙
