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Reflections on My Journey
As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, I reflect on my personal journey and the disabilities I have faced. From a young age, I have grappled with bipolar disorder and am in recovery from acute post-traumatic stress disorder. These disabilities have presented continuous challenges in my life, whether it be the struggle to validate my experiences to my parents, seeking affordable and LGBTQ+-friendly therapy and psychiatric care, or simply finding the strength to face each day. It is important to acknowledge the lingering shame I sometimes feel regarding these labels. I question whether they truly define me or if my struggles…