Nov 29, 2025
People are so afraid of the idea of disability that they are actively disabling themselves.
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People are so afraid of the idea of disability that they are actively disabling themselves.
https://oneoffthebeatentrack.com/2021/05/25/e45-learning-the-lingo-and-throwing-down-with-teachers/
You shouldn't dwell on what you can't do. Focus on what you can do. And the more you see what you can do, the more you come to realise there are no limitations in life.
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