Bet you’ve fears of the future or negative feelings that always creep in once in a while. The truth is lot of kids feel this way too, whether they’re disabled or not. You’d just have to learn to be in control and make choices in your life. It’s normal to have a range of feelings, including fear, blame, sadness and guilt. The first thing is to know that there’s no right way to feel and to acknowledge your feelings. Avoid comparing yourself with other kids and celebrate each milestone you achieve with your support team. Learn to be independent and take on some responsibilities which would help you in feeling better with yourself. You could learn simple self-care tips like; feeding yourself, getting dressed, tooth brushing, tying your shoe laces and so on. If you ever feel misunderstood or bullied, don’t hesitate to discuss with your parents or your trusted support team members. Just like everyone else, you’ve every right to be treated justly. Never forget that your disabilities and challenges are not YOU. They just happen to be a part of you. It’s very true that your disabilities can seem to make life a struggle for you but being creative can help you to cope and work around them.
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