How I Accidentally Found My Passion

Let's take a journey to 10 years ago when I unknowingly opened the doors to disability advocacy and limb difference representation. At the time, my biggest goal was to learn more about my limb difference and also teach kids how to treat others that are different then them. Leading to the "don't judge a book by it's cover" lesson that didn't pan out the way I had planned. Looking back on this project, it's amazing to see how much I've learned since then and how powerful online spaces can be. After all without them, I never would have learned the things I know today and wouldn't be able to do my part in sharing that knowledge.
If only 18 year old me, could see how things panned out and that we're actively sharing our story online in hopes to not only educate others, but to also show how phenomenal people in the limb different community are!
I had hopes to originally post this video for Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness month, but the timing just didn't feel right and I couldn't find the motivation to edit this video. So thank you for being here and ff you've watched this video or even read this far, thank you for being here. Don't forget, you're worthy and capable of doing amazing things. Don't stop following your dreams✨
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[@TheFonzieCommunity]

well i am mad, i was writing my comment; and then i accidently clicked the wrong button thanks to my misclick!! anyways, i am glad to have recently found your channel; and though sadly i don't see bullying fully going away... i am happy you talked to kids about it. it is one of the many reasons why we have so much hate, and general racism; along with other things. i also just found your twitch, and noticed that you are filipino!!! happy AAPI heritage month!! to you, and i!!! i am also filipino!!! overall this was pretty relatable given that i have a learning difference, and i am a bit older than you; but i remember how things used to be back in the day. especially being asian in general, and ironically how it relates to the pandemic. great video, and i hope for more; especially if your reading any AAPI books this month!!

[@goodmornindreamer]

Kamusta po (sadly I only know a few words in Tagalog). Welcome in and Happy AAPI heritage month to you too! 🥰 I couldn't agree more. My fiancé is an elementary school counselor and it's always wild to hear what the current bullying climate looks like. He didn't know a lot about limb differences but after dating me, he makes sure to include these topics in his lesson plans. I do have some AAPI books I plan on reading for this month and a few I'm waiting to get here for another huge book haul!

[@PoppyMorreale]

So your a 28 self advocate for people with disabilities that’s so ccool how you Didntt know you be an advocate

[@goodmornindreamer]

thank you! it really is wild to see how things turned out. i have my full-time job but love to be a disability advocate on the side 🥰

[@goodmornindreamer]

Welcome back to Disabled Chats! I really enjoyed going back through these memories and seeing how the things that were important to me never changed.🥰 I never would have guessed that talking about limb differences and my disabilities would be something I actively talk about 10 years later. What would you like to see for the next disabled chats episode?

[@Curious-Cat]

Wow, that senior project was INTENSE! You must have put so much work into it! But kudos for picking such a personal and important topic. It's so heartwarming to hear you tell this story and how it had such a big impact. Loved this video, thank you for sharing!

[@goodmornindreamer]

Thank you for the kind words and watching 🥰 it definitely was quite the experience and brought me out of my comfort zone, but I'm so glad that I did it.