disability
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“Despite Your Disabilities”
Oh, how much do I hate this phrase? I’ve heard it dozens of times and it feels like a knife cutting through me. It is said by well-meaning abled people who just don’t understand how hurtful these words actually are to someone who is disabled. When I moved into my second apartment, I had already Read more
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A Journey
Everyone’s life is a journey. Is mine different from anyone else’s? Yes. Why? Because it is my journey. My journey includes discrimination, frustration, joy, loss, excitement and pain. My journey has taken many paths. It is a work in progress and I look forward to where it will lead me. My journey has taken me 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 