Guest guest Posted May 3, 2000 Report Share Posted May 3, 2000 I was just thinking...I grew up learning NOT to ask people what was 'wrong' and was taught not to 'stare' also. Then, being diagnosed with CMT when I was 10, I discovered others didn't learn this and were so blunt in asking me what was 'wrong'. For years I really believed something WAS 'wrong' - with me, because I had CMT. As I grew up, matured and accepted that I had CMT and got on with my life I gradually realized nothing, absolutely nothing is 'wrong' with me! What freedom that realization has given me. I don't mind when people ask me what I have, since I know I am not a freak, and they are curious, or perhaps they know someone who 'looks' similiar. (but tell me, just what does someone with CMT really 'look' like? I wonder if we got all 200+ of us together for a group photo if we would 'look alike'). And as for the whole idea of people with disabilities having something 'wrong' with them, well, somewhere, somehow there's an attitude needing adjustment. Personally I know 200+ of the neatest, most heroic and courageous people the world has to give! (yeah, US!) Stepping off my soapbox now....lol Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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