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Does Disabled Mean Broken?
I have no issues with being disabled. I was born Deaf so I don’t know anything about what it’s like to be hearing. I had my sports accident two months before my 10th birthday. I remember being active in sports: playing softball, rugby, doing track and field, ice skating and gymnastics. All those events feel… Read more
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I am disabled. I am not my disability.
There is a big difference between these two sentences. I am disabled and I am not my disability. Being disabled is a part of my identity. I would not be the person I am today if I wasn’t disabled. There would be so many experiences I’ve had, people I’ve met, my service dogs who have… Read more
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Join me on my Journey
Life is a journey. Mine has taken me in many directions I had never anticipated. I’ve felt frustration and I’ve felt joy. Every step of my journey has been a learning experience. I would not be the person I am today without all the ups and downs I have experienced in my life. Some included… Read more
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A Short Introduction
I’ve never blogged before, so please bear with me as I learn this new (for me) exciting way to reach out to others. You can read my basic introduction in the About Me section. I’m a soon-to-be 50 year old woman. I’ve been disabled since birth. I want to share some of my experiences growing… Read more
Dr Kelly Fleming 