I don't want to be remembered purely and simply for being a person with a disability. Not that my condition is a problem for me, on the contrary, I am grateful for learning ways to self-love and resolution through the pain I went through. I wouldn't change my past, because it taught me to see the world as I see it today and I feel extremely proud of myself for being able to help other people to see color in difficult days through my trajectory, representation and exchange of experiences. experiences.
But I'm a whole universe of complexity, like anyone else, and I'd like to be remembered for my choices, my talents, my posture in the face of complicated situations, my art, my path trodden on foot or on wheels.
Everyone expects recognition, one way or another and for the most varied reasons. People with disabilities are no different in that, they strive and dedicate themselves to achieving their goals, what changes is that, most of the time,
there are several obstacles that do not exist in the same intensity for people who do not have any physical, motor or intellectual limitation.
What we expect is precisely to be remembered and remembered for the result and not for the conditions themselves. We are not more than anyone else, nor do we want pats on the shoulder for having achieved feats that any hardworking person could achieve, we want medals for fair victories and not cookie crumbs on social networks for simply trying to live our lives adapted to our deficiencies.
We do want congratulations, congratulations, tributes, merit and recognition, everything that encourages us to move forward, but in a dignified and adult way, without capacitism, without exaggeration or social hyperbole, just like anyone else would like to be recognized. We are professionals, with skills and commitment, and we also have flaws, desires and quirks, days of high or low productivity.
I want you, dear readers, to like my texts because they are good, because they connect us, because they add or in some way inspire... But no, never, ever, because I use a wheelchair.
Everyone wants a reason to keep fighting. Support, support and help are essential for all human beings. Encouragement through praise is very welcome, just remember (as always) that the Person comes before the Disability.
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Amanda Lyra is a singer, songwriter, producer and presenter, wheelchair user and creator of the Solyra Project . Follow her on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM .
Paloma Santos is an illustrator, wheelchair user and feminist. "In my work as an illustrator I try to represent female diversity". Follow her on INSTAGRAM and like her on FACEBOOK .
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