People With Disabilities Matter

Today's post is something very personal to me.  I experienced something that was extremely rude a few days ago and I wanted to speak up.  If you want to know more about my disability then read this post.  I've been in a wheelchair my entire life but I don't see myself that way.  I never have and never will.  I feel like I need to stand up for people who can't do it themselves.

Let's talk about the situation that I mentioned.  In December I graduated from college with a Computer Science degree.  I decided to go back for Computer Programming this fall.  I was having trouble with my Financial Aid so I decided to call the office.  I obviously can't drive on my own or take care of myself.  The lady basically said if I'm that incapable how am I taking classes and I should sign my rights over to somebody else.  I was EXTREMELY hurt and offended.  I reported her as well.

I have a brain that works.  I have my own thoughts and opinions.  I am a human being.  So my legs don't work and I can't use my arms, who cares?  I am still a person and deserve to be treated like everybody else.  Some disabilities aren't as noticeable as mine but they still matter.  Next time you see somebody who is in a wheelchair, deaf, blind, or even have down syndrome say hello.  Trust me it will make them feel happy.  Don't pity us because we don't pity ourselves.



xo,
Jerica

Jerica's World Week Recap

Happy Wednesday!  I hope you all having a great week so far.  Today I thought I would share my blog posts from the past week.  What were your favorites?  Let me know!

10 Lessons I've Learned In 25 Years: Here I talk about lessons we wish our parents weren't right about.

Living With Muscular Dystophy But Not Letting It Define You: This is all about letting nothing define you no matter what the situation.

Now Is Your Time: This about living in the now and not putting off things you want to do in life.

Book Haul: These are the newest books I've purchased.

Lazy Day Essentials *Winter Edition*: Here are some essentials for the perfect lazy winter day!

Is Technology Taking Over Your Life?: Is our society too focused on technology instead of actual human interaction?

Hindsight Review: My newest TV obsession!

Quiz Tuesday: Which Frozen Character Are You?: Who doesn't love quizzes and Frozen?

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xo,
Jerica

Living With Muscular Dystophy But Not Letting It Define You

I was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy when I was a year old.  If you don't know what this is, it means I have an extra chromosome which prevents me from walking.  Over time your muscles slowly deteriorate until ultimately you die.  This is just something that my parents and I have learned to deal with.  I'm hear to tell that you that just because you have a disease you don't have to let it define who you are.  I don't look in the mirror and see myself in a wheelchair.  All I see is a normal 25 year old who goes out to bars, goes to concerts, and just enjoys life.  Of course I know I have certain limitations but I still find a way.  I have never felt alienated or left out in my entire life.  I remember being 5 and wanting to play t-ball because my cousin did and my mom said I could.  In the end I hated it and quit after our first game.  The point is to not let anything define you except yourself.  You decide who you become not some stupid disease.  Muscular Dystrophy is only a small part of me and that's how it should be.  If you also have Muscular Dystrophy and would like to talk please email me.



xo,
Jerica