Why we need to dis the word dis ability

Growing up I was raised just like anybody else if I wanted to do something I had to figure out my own way to make it happen. I never considered myself as a person with a so called disability. I have the ability to do whatever I want just in a different way. I've always been the type of person who if someone tells me I can't do something it just pushes me to work harder to prove them wrong.  My parents have always made me believe I can do anything as long as I put my mind to it. My parents have never told me I couldn't do something with out letting me try it myself  first. I have never let my cerebral palsy get in my my way of living my life to the fullest. Since is was never treated any differently than anyone else in my family I never saw myself as different I just had cool wheels. I don't want people to pity me because I don't pity myself I had an awesome childhood, I have amazing friends and family, and for the most part I do the same activities as the so called average person in a different way. My different ability as given me so many blessings in life. I am part of a special needs cheerleading time which allows me to be a role model to so many young people who also have different abilities. My cerebral palsy has also allowed me to compete in pageants such as Miss Amazing where I can be a role model to young girls like me. My goal in life is to someday use my cerebral palsy to inspire young people around the world who go through the same challenges I do and give them a little glimpse of hope.



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