You don't know me. I don't know you. But what I do know is that from the moment I was born, I have been different. Unique. Special. But sadly, these positive sentiments are not shared by everyone. No, others have not been so kind and compassionate. At various times, I have been silenced. Dismissed. Ranked. Put down by many who don't believe I am capable of achieving great things, just because I have special needs. Yes, special needs. Autism and cerebral palsy to be exact.
For a long while, I believed all of those people who told me I wasn't good enough, far more than I believed in myself. Because, as many fail to understand, cruel and negative comments can affect someone's mind for the rest of their life. Dealing with these has often been an ongoing battle, along with other personal wars I have fought both alone and with loved ones. It is my secret hope that someday, we will all live in a world where compassion, kindness, love and empathy can all prevail and we will all be equal.
However, despite everything I have been through and the challenges I have overcome and prejudice that I have endured, I refuse to condemn myself into someone else's idea of who I should be. And neither should you. I know I am not a perfect person by any stretch, but your flaws are what make you beautiful. And if anyone dares to tell you otherwise, show them the door!
Only YOU can write your own story and become your own hero! 🥰
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What Can I Say About Being Myself?
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