03/12/2019
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Did you know its Disability Day today?
These two dogs are not just cute, they are specially trained to help me with everyday life.
I am disabled & I sometimes I don't look it...Some days I have to use my walking sticks, I limp or walk all twisted & some days (like today) I can't even muster the strength & just can't get my pain levels under control at all... Sometimes I feel proud that I manage to achieve so much & other times I grieve for what I've 'lost' in life.
Dear Friends, if you see me, it's on a 'good day'. I just don't feel like being around people when my pain levels are too much for me to cope. When I'm crying because of pain, I just hide away. This happens more often than I like to admit.
It's natural to isolate one's self when one is 'injured'. We are animals afterall!
I rarely mention this stuff, but today seems like the right day.
It would be amazing if 'friends' did reach out & make a tad more effort to have me in their lives, to just include me. I would love to be invited & have the choice to be part of social activities!
If I can't attend - it means I physically can't that day, but it doesn't mean you should stop inviting me because I couldn't attend a few times.
My days are verrry different to non-disableds. Some days I have to take baby steps, sometimes it's managing pain hour by hour, or in 10 minute intervals.
I'm tired of being the one to reach out. I'm tired of being forced to explain myself or talk about "How's your back" then seeing the expressions of pity on friends faces. Gross. If you see me, let's talk about something more interesting, like "what type of artwork are you making at the moment" "do you have any shows coming up" or "hows your writing going?" or ideas - let's talk about ideas! Please. I want to be included. π
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