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I’m reading a book about the concept of unmasking, basically having the courage to let your guard down and be your authentic self. I’ve been working on this personally as well for quite a while now. With my limb difference. Working on my comfort level of showing it when I’m in public. Some days I’m… Continue reading It’s Ok to Hide Sometimes

I’m currently wearing a shirt that says “Be Happy”. That got me thinking of how much happiness is emphasized. So much pressure to be happy as if happiness is the best emotion to have, and if you’re not feeling happy there’s something wrong. And how can you get to be happy, because happy is the… Continue reading Be Happy

She’s so beautiful, even though she only has one hand. I know some people look at me and think that. That it’s too bad I was born with a limb difference, but I’m still beautiful – despite it. No. I’m beautiful *because* of it. Growing up with a limb difference has taught me so much.… Continue reading I am Beautiful Down to My Very Soul

When I drive to one of my favorite coffee shops, I drive by this house that during the Trump elections had the entire lawn and side of the house plastered with Trump signs, flag, all of the pro-Trump attire. It made such an impact that I remember it every time I drive by. To be… Continue reading Don’t “Other” People

April is Limb Difference Awareness Month. I decided to do an interesting writing exercise, asking my limb difference what it wants to tell humanity. What came out was beautiful and profound. It’s ok to stare a little. It’s natural when you see something different to look a little longer. That’s ok. But the lingering stares.… Continue reading Limb Difference Awareness Month 2025