Quite a while ago I posted on here a blog post called - Finally accepting yourself. And I've been thinking that it's time to elaborate a little more and to show you all why it's important that you don't let others get in the way of your happiness no matter what.
As mentioned in the previous post, I was born with Diaplegic Cerebral Palsy. A disability which affects my balance and my ability to do certain things. It's a very hard thing to deal with sometimes, but it's just one of the facts of my life.
Having special needs isn't the easy way of living, but they make you 1000% stronger than any other human around you. I believe that because of having them, you gain a special way of adapting yourself to daily life, living your own way and being like any other 'normal' person.
But wait..
what is being 'normal'? I mean the phrase gets thrown around all the time, but does it actually mean anything? The Google definition states that it means 'conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.' However, is there a typical person? Everyone around us is different. Different hair colors, different sizes and so on, so there is actually no usual human. This is exactly the same for those with special needs like me. We're no different, it's just another imperfection that just happens to be slightly more noticeable.
The only problem is, some people can't seem to grasp the concept that I'm just like any other person, or others with disabilities are the same as everyone else. Therefore this seems to allow people to discriminate against those who are a little different. And means that people seem to believe it's right to single out those who have imperfections by somewhat taking the mick out of them. Whether it be on purpose or by accident, it's just something that should not happen. The reason being, its completely wrong to isolate someone because of how they walk, or what they look like, or whether they're in a wheelchair. No one was brought on the earth to be ridiculed because they are different to how you are or how you perceive a 'normal' person to be.
However, that's the thing with this world. It's almost like those who have a sense of uniqueness are denied a chance of success and the opportunity to live like everyone else just because of the somewhat ignorance that covers views of everyone on the planet. TV plays a huge part in this, because they label way to much and that generates more prejudice and impacts again the perception. I mean, Is it really necessary to call us 'The Undateables' just because we have a disability? It's a huge shame when you realise that what people say/believe to be true about those with special needs has been given to them by other people, therefore influencing how they act around us. No one is born with these views, so it just shows how judgmental the world we live in is.
You might say that I sound bias towards pretty much everyone living in this modern day and age, but surprisingly i'm pleased to say its finally changing.
Gone are the days that I used to hide away from my problem. Gone are programmes like 'i'm spazticus' etc, and they are now replaced by people with disabilities appearing in TV Soaps, and films. Its revealing that we are literally the same as everyone else. I would say possibly just a little bit more inspirational, because lets face, its pretty amazing competing in a sport with millions of physical things against you and coming out on top.
So lets just get one thing straight, in my eyes, its not how the person looks, how they talk, how they walk etc, its who that person is. It's their vibrant personality wanting to be seen. Its the inner determination to beat all those people who judge, stare and laugh.
Don't be defined by what people say, because its never true, and its probably just their ignorance standing int the way of them getting to know what's behind your perfect imperfections. Do whatever you want to do, don't be denied of a happy life just because your limited to what you can do, I certainly don't and it makes me so happy to say, I am me, the girl with the little limp, who lets no one get in the way of her life.
However, that's the thing with this world. It's almost like those who have a sense of uniqueness are denied a chance of success and the opportunity to live like everyone else just because of the somewhat ignorance that covers views of everyone on the planet. TV plays a huge part in this, because they label way to much and that generates more prejudice and impacts again the perception. I mean, Is it really necessary to call us 'The Undateables' just because we have a disability? It's a huge shame when you realise that what people say/believe to be true about those with special needs has been given to them by other people, therefore influencing how they act around us. No one is born with these views, so it just shows how judgmental the world we live in is.
You might say that I sound bias towards pretty much everyone living in this modern day and age, but surprisingly i'm pleased to say its finally changing.
Gone are the days that I used to hide away from my problem. Gone are programmes like 'i'm spazticus' etc, and they are now replaced by people with disabilities appearing in TV Soaps, and films. Its revealing that we are literally the same as everyone else. I would say possibly just a little bit more inspirational, because lets face, its pretty amazing competing in a sport with millions of physical things against you and coming out on top.
So lets just get one thing straight, in my eyes, its not how the person looks, how they talk, how they walk etc, its who that person is. It's their vibrant personality wanting to be seen. Its the inner determination to beat all those people who judge, stare and laugh.
Don't be defined by what people say, because its never true, and its probably just their ignorance standing int the way of them getting to know what's behind your perfect imperfections. Do whatever you want to do, don't be denied of a happy life just because your limited to what you can do, I certainly don't and it makes me so happy to say, I am me, the girl with the little limp, who lets no one get in the way of her life.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, if you use your mind, you can beat the entire world.
Love, Megan
xx
No matter what your body portrays to others it is not essentially you. Deep down your soul is the real you,
ReplyDeletelike they say (never judge a book by its cover) there are a lot of ignorant people about. You have to feel sorry for them really, because they haven't quite grasped what life's about. And I don't suppose they ever will. We should feel sorry for them.