Yes, my disability is physical, but there are things you don’t see. There are days that I don’t want to leave my bed for reasons that do and don’t have to do with it, but I do because I have dogs that count on me every morning.
I’ve lost many opportunities with jobs because my physical appearance scares people, but I still look for them because even though I’m absolutely terrified of not having consistent support to be independent, or healthy for that matter, my dreams have always been bigger than where I am.
I don’t have to share my story, but I do because I and the rest of my community deserve better acceptance through real-life education.
Read more on themighty.com