“Through adversity, not only are we given an opportunity to discover our inner strength, we are also given the gift of foresight so we can shine a light for others who go through the experience after us.”
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“The goal is not to avoid falling or needing help. The goal is to be seen, asked, heard, believed, valued as we are, allowed to exist in these exact bodies, invited to the party, and encouraged to dance however we want to.”
― Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body
― Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body
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