developmental disability

me, with long hair tied up in a pony tail, sitting on the beach in running shorts and a hoodie

Different Strokes for Different Folks

spasticfantastic1995 — June 9, 2014

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I was born disabled, which means I’ve been dealing with my unresponsive body for over 19 years. When I was younger I hated my body, and myself; I thought I was this useless, broken burden who would never amount to anything. I was a quiet, shy little disabled girl who …

boundgypsy { I know your pain. Pseudo Tumor is one of the worst pains that one can imagine. Your brain is being crushed by cerebral spinal fluid.... } – Jan 09, 1:20 PM
lojaeger { As an ER nurse I am very familiar with this discrimination. I have seen a doctor ignore chest pain (that ended up being a heart... } – Jan 08, 3:59 PM
mimicats { Thank you for writing this. I hope this doesn't offend you, but Gramgram can suck it. I suffer from an incredibly shitty disease that -... } – Jan 08, 7:48 AM
mimicats { Thank you for your bravery } – Jan 08, 6:55 AM
iuliana7 { Thank you for writing this, and for writing it the way you have. It doesn't smack of bitterness or of retaliation toward the medical community,... } – Jan 06, 1:40 PM
Benny Vimes { Oh! I totally didn't think to look there for them. Probably better to have the earplugs OUTSIDE of the area with the loud music, not... } – Dec 02, 12:38 PM

developmental disability

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