I am a square peg (square being the operative word) trying to fit into a world that was not made for people with disabilities. Trying to adapt. Trying to be seen and heard, If I go out to dinner, I expect to be included in the conversation of those I'm dining with. Not to just eat my food while the others in the group chatter away. I try to break into the conversation, but I am ignored. I am the only person with a disability. I was good for a smiling photo op of the group. I was invited; not included. This was not my first time. It won't be the last.
I am grateful to friends and family who accept and include me for me.
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