I think if you control how you see yourself, you can control others'
perceptions, at least in dealing with life. I know it's awfully hard
(believe me, I KNOW) but I can state that I don't allow other people's
perceptions to control how I see myself. Now having said that, I do have
periods of sadness and depression (who doesn't?) but I find someone to talk
it out with and I've gotten through it.
So that's really good advice - talk it out with someone.
Kat
On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 9:20 PM, Tamar Raine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> KJ, Kat & all,
>
> Maybe you've made it through without having your body become deformed. MY
> spine
> is slowly twisting my torso so that my shoulder is rising up... my fingers
> no
> longer all straighten out. It is a bit depressing, but in no way would this
> cause me to commit suicide. Most people are NOT deformed or disabled and
> yet
> they commit suicide every day. Mike is absolutely right, when we have
> control
> and autonomy in our lives, when we have clear goals, or purpose we can
> strive
> toward, then we can easily shrug off the weirdos who stare. Don't get me
> wrong,
> you have the right to be pissed when people don't treat you as a full human
> being.It's a lonely road for many, disabled or not. Life can throw stuff at
> us,
> and we can either choose to become stronger for it, or we can let it defeat
> us.
> If you are feeling bad, KJ, please ask to see a counselor!
>
> I WAS surprised to see you ask this KJ, because in a recent chat on
> Facebook,
> you told me you were the happiest you have ever been! You have changed
> adult
> homes, and you said it was great! So, what's going on?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
> Tamar
>
> ~~~~~~~~
> When the power of love overcomes the love of power,
>
> the world will come to know peace.
> Check out my new blog!
>
> http://disabilityrightspetspoetryart.blogspot.com/
> [log in to unmask]
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>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Kathleen Salkin <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Thu, September 2, 2010 3:17:49 PM
> Subject: Re: A Question That Might Not Have Been Asked Before
>
> Hi, KJ,
>
> I have to admit I couldn't believe my eyes when I first read this email -
> why do you use the word "deformity?" We are not deformed.
>
> Is someone labelling you as deformed? That's just plain not right.
>
> Kat
>
> On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 5:24 PM, Kathy Pink <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Now that most of us on this group have physical disability and
> > deformity..Have you ever though of taking your own life or have
> > tried....The question is this is it because of the struggle and pain
> > your having...or is it because of the staring and rejection of people
> > towards you..
> >
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