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Re:Anxiety can be created by the body, mouse heart study sug... by kayodelycaon on Friday March 03, 2023 @04:10PM (#35015037)
> The world is full of secret superheroes, mustering up a lot of strength and ingenuity to get through their days.

I know you mean well, but I don't like being thought of as a superhero. It defines me by my limitations and hold me up as something exceptional. I actually find this to be quite harmful. :(

Consider this: I only need to be exceptional because society would not allow me to be successful otherwise. There are many others with my disability who aren't.

It borders on the edge of inspiration porn[1].

1: https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2019/11/29/how-to...

I hope my comment isn't too harsh. It's been a long day. :)

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Re:Anxiety can be created by the body, mouse heart study sug... by JohnBooty on Friday March 03, 2023 @11:41PM (#35018245)
Damn, I meant the opposite. But that's no excuse. Neither is the fact that I have disabilities as well. I'm very, very sorry and extremely appreciative that you took the time to explain that. I owe you.
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