Nice. Did you see this piece when I posted it? Ir's on my public blog. There are some similar sentiments in it.
http://bluedollarbill.blogspot.com/2010/07/parking-envy_3035.html
Friday, October 29, 2010
Amy
Raymond and I are leaving with the boys to spend Halloween with my parents and family in Sheffield PA. The below thought came to me, and I want to share with you. Please note that in the below when I say you, it is a third person you.
You have given me the label of disability and, therefore, have preconceived ideas as to how I am to behave and react in your world. However, you have overlooked that I am a human being who every day faces the same challenges that any other mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend does.
But in your mind, disability is a cloud that engulfs me, guides me, and dictates to others who I should be. And, if I challenge your beliefs and expectations, you conclude that I have a chip on my shoulder, have something to prove, or have a rotten attitude. I have apologized to you many times for not living up to your label, when are you going to forgive me and stop hating me?
You have given me the label of disability and, therefore, have preconceived ideas as to how I am to behave and react in your world. However, you have overlooked that I am a human being who every day faces the same challenges that any other mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend does.
But in your mind, disability is a cloud that engulfs me, guides me, and dictates to others who I should be. And, if I challenge your beliefs and expectations, you conclude that I have a chip on my shoulder, have something to prove, or have a rotten attitude. I have apologized to you many times for not living up to your label, when are you going to forgive me and stop hating me?
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