From a young age, we’re taught to accept and respect one another. What I’ve learned in my life so far is that that is not always the case. I was born with an orthopedic disability, which made walking, a basic function for many, extremely painful and difficult for me. I have faced bullies, unwilling doctors, and the dark places of the mind. I have also never felt more inspired to help others and change how other’s see people with disabilities.
Growing up with a disability is one of the most challenging tasks someone could be faced with. As a toddler, I was constantly falling and injuring myself. I lost my teeth as soon as they came in, broken my arm in several places three different times, and even had to be fitted for special casts that prevented
Growing up with a disability is one of the most challenging tasks someone could be faced with. As a toddler, I was constantly falling and injuring myself. I lost my teeth as soon as they came in, broken my arm in several places three different times, and even had to be fitted for special casts that prevented