I Would Always Choose to Have One Hand

My friend’s 7 year old daughter asked if I could have two hands, would I want to? I’ve thought about this question before, and I just can’t ever picture myself with two hands. I just wouldn’t be *me*.

My limb difference is such a part of who I am and has led to so many amazing opportunities. I’ve gotten to write about self-love and accepting people for who they are, no matter what they look like. I’ve gotten to proclaim that my limb difference is beautiful and that differences are so needed and so very beautiful and valuable in this world.

My limb difference has also led me to my job at the Moebius Syndrome Foundation, where I get to write about other amazing people who also have Moebius. We get to show the world that people with Moebius are awesome and can be successful.

I’ve also gotten to meet so many incredible people with Moebius and other facial and limb differences. And I hope to meet many more people with differences. We all make the world such an incredible place.

I am at my absolute happiest when I’m writing or speaking about my limb difference and living with Moebius syndrome. It is my calling. Because of my limb difference I have found my purpose in life and my joy. So, no, I would *not* trade that for having two hands. My life is so much better with one hand!