accepting

Accepting my disability has been an empowering experience

By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor Writing this piece from my desk, a wrist brace hugs my forearm. My elbows are at a 90° angle, and I’m trying to remember to stretch my fingers every once in a while. Among many others, these are habits I’ve integrated into my daily life to ease chronic pain and take care of my well-being.  I came to understand my disability through an extremely long and exhausting journey. Once I accepted disability as a part of my identity, I’ve been much kinder to myself. It forced me to reframe my expectations and habits, and I…

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