Things I’ve Learned as a Disabled Person
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You did not commit a crime simply by being mentally ill or disabled!
You are not wasting anyone’s time or energy by simply existing as a mentally ill or disabled individual!
Please surround yourselves with love, support, and positivity whenever you find the opportunity!
You deserve compassion regardless of your symptoms or experiences!
You are not a monster or an abuser for being disabled or mentally ill!
You can and will find people who love and understand you, or at least try to understand to the best of their ability.
You can and will find people who support you, regardless of what that support looks like!
You do not have to need the same types of support as others. As long as you do what is best for you, that’s all that matters.
At the same time, it’s okay to need accommodations, no matter the type!
You can always work towards coexisting with others, and I hope that you will be surrounded by those who do the same for you!
You do not have to stretch yourself thin and overextend yourself to make others happy!
It’s okay to advocate for yourself! And, if you cannot do this because of your mental illness or disability, it’s okay to allow someone with your best interest in mind to advocate for you!
While you don’t need to force it (and it probably helps more not to force it), please hold onto the hope that things will not always be at their worst!
If it helps you and isn’t hurting anyone, it is nothing to be ashamed of!
Finding support is huge! It doesn’t have to be folks in your immediate area, online support is acceptable as well! What matters is that we are uplifting and supporting each other and ourselves.
There are so many things I’ve learned as a disabled person. I hope to learn many more
Please feel free to share what you’ve learned as well, or please share if you found any of this helpful! /not forced
