we can get noticed POSITIVELY

[Guest guest]

Hey guys,

Sometimes we can get noticed POSITIVELY for our disability, and not just

negatively. There's always going to be someone stupid or ignorant enough that

they're gonna put you down to make themselves feel better. But that happens to

EVERYONE!

The people in your life worth having are the ones that support you. Everyone

needs this. It doesn't matter if you have a disability or not. The way I figure

it, everyone has some sort of " disability " , but ours are visible.

Some people are terrified to try new things--that's a disability. Some people

can't get over themselves--that's a disability. Some people suffer from verbal

diarrhea! Another disability. (Perhaps one that I also suffer from )

So go out there and find something you really enjoy. It doesn't matter what it

is, really. For me, it's horse back riding. And, yes, there have been plenty

that want to coddle me and protect me and not let me do anything (and I realize

that even they are doing this because they care... it just comes out funny)...

But there are so many more that are supporting and loving and encourage me to

push myself.

I've earned attention because I have a disability and I have fun and break the

stereotypical mold. I've gained a reputation out at the barn for being

'stubborn' (affectionately, of course), because I always ask if I can do more.

Can I trot one more centerline? Can I jump one more jump of jumps? And I'm proud

to be stubborn.

Find something you enjoy. I think you'll find that the people who are rude to

you, might learn something. They might learn that we are more than just a

disability. We are strong, intelligent, witty people. And if someone can't see

that, it's their loss.

Liz