I was watching a YouTuber named Shane Dawson and he has this video where he met a blind person for the first time and she was speaking about how people question her about her blindness and how she manages it. I felt like her answer was relatable because she mentioned how she learned to deal with her loss of sight and how it wasn’t that big of a deal to her how she couldn’t see so that was just her lifestyle; having no sight didn’t bother her because that’s all she knows.
I’ve only known to smile my way since I first smiled. No, my lips don’t ever touch. Do I ever envy people who can smile and move their lips with good speech? Yes, but I embrace how I am.
I can’t tell how many times I’ve been by little kids who’ve stared and questioned why I am the way I am: it has become a expectation every time I’m going somewhere like Walmart or McDonald’s. Parents sometimes would quickly scold them (or drag their arm away which is okay too) and apologize when honestly, it’s just curiosity. I don’t mind having curious questions being asked or stares because I’m different.
I’m grateful and I am honestly in love with my own smile because I’m lucky enough to have that facial expression unlike some of my own Moebius friends who can’t even move their facial muscles.
I think we all are lucky to be who we are because there’s no one that can do you better than you.
So when you meet or see someone out of the ordinary, remember how amazing and lucky you are. Plus, EMBRACE them as well!
I’ll forever get frustrated over the day a boy screamed “Down Syndrome!” at me because firstly, it blows my mind how some people are that type to judge he rude and cruel to total strangers. Secondly, just because someone has a disability or is suffering does NOT mean they’re any less than you will ever be.
Lastly, if you judge someone by the outside then I hope you learn to not do that.
There’s always those people who I talk to and it’s like a sense to automatically know when they have no idea what I’ve said but they act like they do so they nod and are like “Oh yeah..” because they’re scared to ask me.
It’s better to ask questions than pretend to know what you’re doing or hearing (this goes for school too).
Being 18, having Moebius and other health problems plus speech sometimes and had over 20 surgeries has no effect on how I live my life. I may look different but I’m on the same brainwave as you.
Please remember that you should be grateful for not only how you are but everything you have. With all these stories about people losing their homes and animals, cherish everything as if it’s the last moment you have with it.
Have a great day or night or whenever you read this.
Also, prom is right around the corner so !!!! Excited. My prom date is going to be my best friend Kaylee because who needs a guy to take you? (If you’re taking an actual date, congratulations!!)
Happy Thursday.
Love Always,
Zayniator
Listening to: TOO GOOD by Troye Sivan
