While reading the passage, my image of Nancy Mairs was destroyed because i assumed something else because of the word “crippled. She presents herself with such boldness and ferocity, it’s as if she is saying “ i am crippled, but i don’t let it affect me”. She feels so formidable in the eyes of the readers, which is the first impression that i see as she speaks. Nancy Mairs is crippled, but just like Morrie form “Tuesdays with Morrie” she doesn’t let it have too much of an effect. Crippled is a word that makes people automatically believe the person cannot help themselves or are weak. To Nancy Mairs, the word “crippled” makes people “wince at the word” which is why she uses it. To her, it makes it seem or shows people that she is a “tough
