How Disability Pride Month Inspires Self-Love

[@richardbidinger2577]

I'm too much of a loner to go out celebrating that I'm disabled. I refuse to let it define me, but I honestly don't need a special day, week, or month to let everyone know part of my body and/or mind has a glitch in it. I can't even remember the last holiday I celebrated. For all of you that are into this, more power to you, show the world what you're made of.

[@mehmoop6306]

You go on and keep loving yourself, and understand that you're a beautiful individual regardless of any disability, and do not be ashamed of it, it's who you are. Be happy and have a good day, God bless

[@claucara-joanjettfan3984]

Me too! Since I decrease my friendship because my first friends move to another country or schools, I started to go on my own and from there I learned to love myself and even though when I got diagnosed with ADHD and Discalculia ( I got confused though). I don't really see my struggles as disorder or disability.

[@zeta1593]

While I'm a strong advocator of disable rights, as a "disabled" (I prefer mental disorder for myself) myself, why do we always need to be "proud" and "connected", "full of life" and "happy". I don't want to be part of a community of people that I don't know just because I share one of numerous disorder of nature, I don't feel like it makes "us" a community. And I don't feel proud for something that I haven't participied in (my disorder). Also life kind of sucks because of it, it is a part of me but I cannot congratulate it and make a proud walk for psychotic depression, it would be dangerous I feel. I must admit, I want to be "cured" when I have relapse. I would like to never have relapse, they'll never make me stronger in any way. Well actually we like to make jokes on that with other psychiatric ill friends, like you rarely find depressive and psychotic patient association because we aren't really funny and "connected" so sorry for being a wet-blanket compared to the happy video. It is great if people finds a place to express themselves, I just don't like when we talk about "everybody" and forget that some people don't want to be part of a community (I feel like this is very american), feel very awkward to be called brother/sister from people you don't know, etc

[@richardbidinger2577]

I've suffered from chronic depression my entire life, so I understand where you're coming from. How can something that feels like your life is being sucked out of you, be used as a strength. I have a physical disability as well, but it doesn't mean I want to hang out with others with a disability. Been a loner my entire life, never had a problem with it.

[@cielonehellofaservicedog4648]

It is about be optimistic and unashamed for who we are. Also, not everyone's disability is depression, so being happy may be something that doesn't strike them wrong when they see representation Talkin about being happy and proud about being disabled. The point is to destigmatize who we are and the treatments, equipment, procedures , etc. we use/have done/etc..

[@Aynjelb]

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[@Aynjelb]

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[@strawberrysongs2468]

I have autism and I love this month it makes me feel as if I'm a person too. People don't treat me like I'm human they act as if I'm a lost puppy. If they didn't judge me they would see I'm pretty smart. But because of these people I m afraid to ask for help. I don't wanna ask for help because I wanna show people I can do stuff in my own without support. I just wanna show the world what I can do and not be judged for my disability

[@sainjawoof3506]

My disability is found in multiple species, and was discovered in 400BC!!! Yet, in veterinary medicine animals are euthanized. In human medicine, there are no functional treatments that extend quality or quantity of life. The only available treatment is palliative, and I have to fight for that little bit. I have been scarred, mentally and physically, and made into a Frankenstein's monster by multiple doctors. When I can choose what to do with my own body and life, I will have pride, until then pride is a meaningless word.

[@lorisreality8681]

I have great empathy for your disability, SA Inja woof. I don't have the exact same struggles. Due to chronic pain disability, I understand the struggle of fighting for the quality of what life you have left, ceaselessly arguing with doctors about what your wishes are for your own body. You could ( not that it's your job to educate people) definately spread your story on social media to educate others and perhaps encourage the next generation to find better treatments or a cure. The more people do that, the more the odds increase for a better outcome and quality of life for future people with your disability.

[@elizabethm888]

I've been disabled for years. Didn't know we had a pride month. 😲

[@roadrunner2658]

I first learned about disability pride month when my like incredible like creative like daughter fell victim to like natural like selection

[@glennsriyousefbaun-cueto9287]

Coming from someone with autism, just wanna say thank you all and love for y'all in the community for coming together for celebrating and accepting who we are 🖤💜💙💚💛🧡❤🎆🎇🎊

[@JamesFox1]

THANK YOU !!!

[@jamman7344]

I'm not proud of my disability. I'm proud I learned to not be disabled.

[@ok-pq3ul]

what does that mean lol

[@wanderer3004]

@@ok-pq3ul That means they aren't celebrating being in a wheel chair, crutches or whatever is going in with them, but that they learned to overcome that.

[@donlyemanuel]

The idea behind this is that you feel acknowledged and don't have to feel like you're tossed under the cultural rug, not to feel "proud" of your disability.

[@jamman7344]

@@ok-pq3ul I had a learning disability (dyslexia) and tourette's syndrome. I no longer have either.

[@jamman7344]

@@wanderer3004 I know people who have managed to get out of wheel chairs. It is unfortunate not everyone can. 🥺

[@tinahardman8793]

I agree with this, I am a person with a intellectual disability called Cognitive impairment and ADHD. So I agree to this video thank you so much I also want to help? For me I want to open up my own business to hire people with disabilities so they can have success.

[@catborg780]

As a person with both cerebral palsy & hydrocephalus, thank you for this today ❤️to all my brothers and sisters

[@raya7160]

Bruh.... Lmao

[@CarWashReviews-Ethan]

@@raya7160 haha what's funny?

[@brokenquill9277]

Hey another water baby! Hi! I’ve got hydrocephalus too! I’m also a legally blind cane 🦯 user

[@catborg780]

@@brokenquill9277 wow, can I ask when were you diagnosed? I was at birth & I've had 70ish revisions

[@estherthorp1608]

I have a brother is disabled mentally and physically and I didn't even have a idea this was thank you I will share

[@bboyshr6]

Awesome and hecka cool!

[@theoceandragonfly]

A lot of people that don't have disabilities of any kind who work jobs. Those people hate that people with disabilities who get disability benefits money and medical insurance. They think people with disabilities are draining the social security money that people with no disabilities worked for and people with no disabilities want the people with disabilities to get off their disability benefits, social security, and medical. People with no disabilities just don't get it. They don't understand. It's very difficult to live with out the help from benefits and being on social security disability and medical benefits. People that have disabilities are doing the best they can and even then if you don't have parents and family or friends or a support system it's even harder. People on disability who have learning disability and mental disabilities are not living a rich life on disability benefits and they aren't trying to just draw money from social security for the fun of it or to use anyone. If they work they don’t make enough money to live on, and others are not able to make an income that supports living expenses. For people on disability depending on what your job pays and that if you get a job and that's if anyone will hire you. You get penalized. Your benefits are taken from you. Medical insurance and social security. With the job, you don’t make enough to live on or get medical. Without out the job you still don't get enough to live on. Especially when you don’t have support and Help. Prices of food and housing, apartments and everything goes up. Disability SSI, SSDI and so on has not went up enough to help with living expenses when inflation has gone up. No, people on disability are not just living on disability social security because it fun or easy. People on disabilities are trying to survive and live in a world that is not seeing us as a blessing but a burden to humanity. They want people on disability to get off of social security disability and live without it and get no medical benefits. Are they really that dumb to think that people on disability should just toughen up get jobs and live like people with no disabilities of any kind? Seriously, that is not possible essentially for people with learning disabilities and mental disabilities or physical disabilities or people who are blind. Those people with no disabilities can not comprehend what it is to be in the lives of people with disabilities. People with no disabilities can't even begin to understand what it's like to really live with disabilities until it happens to them. When people are born with disabilities you can't even understand the struggles they have had to go through and how most of life for them is a challenge and the mile stone they reach are to be celebrated. Yes, celebrated disability Pride. No, you are not a burned but a blessing that not everyone with no disabilities sees or understands. Diversity is a good thing. People with Individual disabilities show people without disabilities how greatful they should be that they don’t have any disabilities at all and they should have compassion for people with disabilities. God bless all people with disabilities of all types all that are of love and light high vibration. Shine bright. Show love and joy to humanity so people with no disabilities can see what love and joy looks like and feel like even when life is tough at times.

[@weluvfoodonyoutube1453]

Disability pride month ? I'm so there !!!. What we doing let me know

[@devo2]

We rolling around.

[@weluvfoodonyoutube1453]

@@devo2 ok that was funny 😁 😂 I luv it

[@yrazu05]

I been fired twice because of my disability and speech impediment, yet these posers out there continue to be managers, CEOs, and horrible to staff. We don't need pride, we need to purge these goons out of a job they have zero business being in, except that it was mommy, daddy, or friend that get them that position anyways. Hence what is broken is the culture which starts in educating them early on in life. Sadly, this country has failed to educate anyone on fairness, with racism and discrimination being an every day issue. This country is doomed.

[@PrincessAcornHair]

Well, they really are advocating for disabled people's rights to have a job too -

[@burntwaffle9858]

Nice to see the people in wheelchairs finally stand up for themselves for a change

[@sjoerdvelzen8255]

Hahahaha nice

[@Nikki-ec1zb]

Thank you 🙏

[@crustytoenail1110]

I'll be honest. I have never actually seen a disabled person bullied or ridiculed for actually being disabled.

[@mattwilliam5522]

Nobody has it's just a pandering attempt to keep people in groups

[@kaylamd8570]

Okay. I guarantee every disabled person you know has.

[@crustytoenail1110]

@@kaylamd8570 yeah I think I just live in a really kind area

[@kaylamd8570]

@dang_an1 Wow what a rude comment. Troll elsewhere.

[@PrincessAcornHair]

You where probably raised with people who where raised well , yk

[@idrisnewton4552]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@glennthompson3801]

Love is Love! 🏳️‍🌈🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️💚🧡💛💜🤎

[@oursalvationisinunity6224]

❗️The time has come, all together we are a great force! Friends, the International Social Project CREATIVE SOCIETY is gaining tremendous momentum in the world. People from different countries, nationalities and religions are coming together to build a just society. Only together we can change our world!

[@Hunter225]

Awesome. Finally we are celebrated

[@bobthegamer1880]

I love it

[@amandaperry660]

Good stuff. However, as a former paid caregiver, I would like to see the exploitation and abuse of caregivers discussed even once.

[@kaylamd8570]

Sure, but only if the exploitation and abuse by caregivers is addressed first.

[@kaylamd8570]

Celebration is radical.

[@JaySweetZ]

Sickle Cell Warrior here!!!

[@myplaylist7007]

🤔 Why should people be proud to be disabled ?. Thats like a person being in a wheelchair proud they can't walk anymore, it makes no sense.

[@nerissarowan8119]

Tell me you didn’t watch the video without telling me.

[@Roxanek5.0]

Thank you

[@juicyapple8745]

🧡💜💚💛❤💙

[@HugsBach]

So when is this Disabled Pride Month?

[@kaylamd8570]

July

[@toasterlordtoasterlord4224]

Every month is disabled pride month in America.

[@722Moo]

It's now cool to be disabled lmao +5 oppression points

[@lolameyer]

Disability Pride Month starts July 1st.

[@PrincessAcornHair]

@@722Moo If you only you understood . . .

[@mehmoop6306]

I don't support this whole pride thing, it's not me, but I support those who are disabled taking the mantle of not being ashamed of saying "hey this is how I am and I'm proud of me" the Bible says we are ALL fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image. But though in this video you stand for something I don't believe in nor think is a good thing at all. I don't hate anyone who supports this but pray that you all turn away from this and come to Christ before it's too late amen. Have a good day. I don't want hate nor spreading it, my job is to spread life and the good news. So there you have it. Have a good day. Edit: Okay coming back to this I realize this wasn't what I thought it was, I thought this was like disabled people who were part of the LGBTQ+ community that's what I don't support, yet still no hate to them, but this is them being proud of being human beings despite their differences from others. It's what makes them stronger and special. I'm sorry to anyone I offended from this. Younger me was clearly confused but I'm not the same person making that mistake again. Thank you.

[@lorisreality8681]

Why is the " whole pride thing" for disabilities not a good thing? You seem to imply something is unchristian about it. Is that what you were trying to say or were you just adding some evangelism to the end of the comment? Nothing wrong with evangelizing of course. I am a believer in Jesus Christ, myself. If so, how is Disability Pride Month going against Christianity in anyway?

[@kaylamd8570]

I’m a Christian that celebrates Disability Pride Month. It’s about celebrating our minds and bodies. Don’t tell people to repent of believing their minds and bodies are good.

[@mehmoop6306]

@@kaylamd8570 Yeah you're right, and I agree with you, I agree taking pride in who God made you is a good thing.

[@strawberrysongs2468]

Why are you watching it then you don't need to comment. I think that we should also be recognized we have this because people ignore us and don't treat us as if we are people

[@strawberrysongs2468]

​@@lorisreality8681I agree with you gif would want us to celebrate wre difference. God would want us to be seen for who we are!

[@ryanhaag8091]

I had a few tbi’s (traumatic brain injuries) 12ish years ago…my connects and almost all of friends were gone in 6 months after my crash…I could talk of my incident but just saying stress and energy drinks does not fit…anywho, I had to relearn everything without a camera however I tried…peeps don’t care of a story from a guy unless they’re really deformity, which is fine because I might look like am ok however I can’t afford surgeries for my right body as well as my noggin…now I got my A.A. in Social and Behavioral Science after this shebang although it took 6ish years and can’t use an university because of writing…woohoo🙄😏I know, I know, it seems like I’m just being a Negative Nancy but trust me I’m more of a Positive Polly😊Just telling like I seen it ya dig😏Thank you for my 2 cents, have a great day and keep on keeping on😎🤙🏼

[@benc.enlots]

I joined the TBI team ten years ago myself. The relearning was a major pain when my immediate short term memory has more holes than a flour sifter. I have learned a lot of ways to compensate for the losses and had a lot of help from others. Disabled doesn't mean unable.

[@plaidpanda]

@@benc.enlots This makes so much sense!

[@ryanhaag8091]

@@benc.enlots handy capable folks😏

[@roadrunner2658]

I first like learned about like disability pride month when my like incredible like aware like creative like daughter fell victim to like natural like selection

[@nicholeayt509]

This is awesome

[@theoceandragonfly]

❤😁✌️

[@myplaylist7007]

I saw pride month as a part of it and thought LGB community. My mistake.

[@andrespelayo6833]

Next month will be MAPS pride month!!😂😂😂

[@supermanprime9596]

Cringe

[@exrofnbr]

Yep

[@supermanprime9596]

@TRASH PANDA Nice ways at describing yourself.

[@otastar4887]

“Disability studies” so this is why college debt is out of control 😂

[@kaylamd8570]

You’re right. Being ignorant about disability would definitely make the world better 🙄🙄

[@myplaylist7007]

Please change the name to Disability awareness month or something. Disability pride month confuses people. To be honest though, why do you need a month for this at all ?

[@nerissarowan8119]

Are you aware that people have disabilities? Yes. Have you ever met anyone that isn’t aware that people with disabilities exist? I haven’t. Awareness doesn’t necessarily mean acceptance. Disability Pride is about people accepting who they are and being proud of the lives they have made for themselves in a world that is not designed for them.

[@nerissarowan8119]

@@questionmark808 they need acceptance.

[@wanefelicia8779]

Letting your disability become your identity can be toxic

[@asmrplushpaws]

It's not toxic.

[@justbeegreen]

However, not accepting limitations and trying to bypass the reality wth toxic positivity and internalized ableism is detrimental to one's being. These movements are here because people are shamed for needing/asking for accommodations or are discriminated against because of their disabilitues.

[@Zarai_Numbers]

Interesting how we have more people calling out disabled people for accepting who they are, then we have people calling out ableists for bullying/discriminating against disabled people. 🤔

[@722Moo]

@@Zarai_Numbers ur labels bore me 🥱

[@nerissarowan8119]

Telling people they need to be “cured” can be toxic, and that’s the sort of thing that neurodiverse people have to deal with, for instance. Accepting that a person’s disability is part of who they are, has shaped their experience and perspective is quite the opposite.

[@downunderjuice]

Oh the neediness.

[@prestonmattingly7043]

Oh the ignorance.

[@downunderjuice]

@@prestonmattingly7043 Keep being full of your own self importance.

[@prestonmattingly7043]

@@downunderjuice huh? What are you even talking about lol. Mad much 😜

[@722Moo]

We need straight white male month

[@PrincessAcornHair]

@@722Moo We need you to talk to people and smell some fresh air

[@dominatusprimus5460]

They can do anything they can set their mind to. Except dance and go up stairs and ladders.

[@nerissarowan8119]

I don’t know if it’s worse to make jokes about people with disability in general, or make jokes about people with disability that implies they all have same impairments.

[@PrincessAcornHair]

*OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO* SUPER EDGY COMEBACK BRO 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@BelovedLyssie]

How about we just live without seeking validation or being entitled lol

[@baitpolice2487]

Bait comment, please move along everyone

[@nerissarowan8119]

Says the person seeking validating by trolling on KZbin. Such perfect irony.

[@toasterlordtoasterlord4224]

Is every month gonna some sort of pride month?

[@asmrplushpaws]

Sure, why not. It doesn't hurt anybody.

[@CassieAngelica]

Yes, and every time you complain we add one more.

[@toasterlordtoasterlord4224]

@@asmrplushpaws They should add one for people who suffer from ASMR.

[@asmrplushpaws]

@@toasterlordtoasterlord4224 "ASMR" is a response, as stated in it's own acronym. Nothing to do with suffering from anything.

[@toasterlordtoasterlord4224]

@@asmrplushpaws Something is definitely wrong with people who enjoy it.

[@tedloya7938]

We should celebrate more of these historically disenfranchised populations! I’m marginally lactose intolerant and there are many who suffer inequitably from the same condition. Let’s all join together and celebrate our gastrointestinal issues with freedom flatulence day! Not a month, as that would be too gross

[@themortician3186]

Fun fact, lactose intolerance is completely normal, lactose tolerance is actually a mutation.

[@tedloya7938]

@@themortician3186 Cool. Never knew that

[@silverpairaducks]

Just stop already

[@asmrplushpaws]

No

[@theworld6710]

Nah. LGBTQ+ people exist, nothing wrong with showing them

[@TrumpsTheAntichrist666]

💪😇👍

[@gregorymarty4430]

Ohhhhh geeeez

[@jaloux8583]

That about sums them up perfectly. We’re doomed folks, we’re living through the fall of Rome in real time.

[@roadrunner2658]

You’re like so like wrong, like me like being like disabled like is like, important

[@roadrunner2658]

Like

[@wanderer3004]

They should be given as many of the same opportunities as others and not suffer from a stigma that unfortunately plagues them, daily. However, let's be honestly, if they could take away their disability, they wouldn't say no. Edit: It probably should have been said that many wouldn't say no. All is a bit absolute. Still, since there isn't a way to change whatever it is that's going on, it's all conjecture. If there was, now that is where some real internal debating could take place. Plus, it really does depend on the severity and when it occurred.

[@asmrplushpaws]

A lot of them probably would say no. And its not your business.

[@sofienielsen4608]

Would i like not to be reliant on ADHD medicin, Yes. Would i like to not be Autistic, no i dont think so, its a part of who i am.

[@theworld6710]

Ummm..okay? What’s this supposed to mean? Of course if they could be without their disability, they’d do it. But the point is they can’t and they aren’t ashamed or sad because of it.

[@kaylamd8570]

I would say no.

[@andreah9587]

Absolutely not true. Many people would not choose to get rid of their disabilities (including myself) because it’s part of who we are.

[@luchicholito]

happy Vegetable Month!

[@bme9161]

🤣🤣🤣 I'm dead 💀

[@HOLYGRAILSTONE]

The thing most people consider you disabled....oh poor them is what these(normal ) people think or say and that is so wrong....

[@jeannieluna3009]

In my house we do not say ‘disabled’ we say ‘differently abled’.

[@benc.enlots]

Here we don't sugar coat things. I am crippled, not differently abled.

[@jeannieluna3009]

@@benc.enlots Hi. We’re not sugar coating anything. I will clarify. I own and operate a small family home for ID Adults. I live in California. Our state has an agency called Regional Center. We have 21 throughout our state and most of us are contracted with them along with other licenses agencies. We are heavily regulated by PC language policies. I meant no insult nor peaches and cream, it is what it is and we continue to work for equality. In our local community of ID adults it was their choice. We asked. Being a private individual with autonomy is very different than folks in care.

[@benc.enlots]

@@jeannieluna3009 I can understand the difficlut position you are in regarding the language police. Thank you sincerely for what you do to help your people live with the dirty hands they got dealt. May God bless you and your work mightily.💜🙏

[@MrCmon113]

If you have guns instead of hands you are differently abled. If you just have no hands, you are disabled.

[@benc.enlots]

@@MrCmon113 That probably sounded great in your head... should have left it there.

[@HOLYGRAILSTONE]

Oh my God,how about the pluses you folks get did you think at all about it..?

[@solortus]

I find it weird that people are celebrating a debilitating condition that limits their way of life.

[@nerissarowan8119]

I find it weird that people can’t watch a video and understand what it says. Perhaps that’s because of some debilitating condition, so I guess I shouldn’t be too harsh…

[@solortus]

@@nerissarowan8119 You're a lunatic if you disagree with me

[@manfromindia]

Gotta accept this fact that the United States is the best country in the world. American values of freedom, democracy, liberalism, secularism, and human rights are great. In my next birth I will request God to resurrect me as a White American Christian ✝️

[@andylovettFireball]

Lmfao 😂😅😅😅

[@tbm8251]

It has the best ideology, that's it

[@golantrevize515]

1 month old account. Low tier troll who had to reset it after only 4 weeks. You are week. Learn. 😘

[@golantrevize515]

By the way, next time, set up your clock on some western time before resetting your account. Otherwise, it’s obvious your account comes from an Eastern word country if we fallow you from the start. As I said, learn. Pathetic little bot. 😘

[@nerissarowan8119]

That’s a great joke. Nice work.

[@user-bu9nb8wr6e]

Think of others

[@sampatel5509]

This could also be liberal idiocy month, same thing.

[@AverageYoutubeEnthusiast]

LOL

[@davidrosario1215]

Pride before a fall USA

[@plaidpanda]

No. You're conflating celebrating dignity and self-esteem with hubris.

[@davidrosario1215]

All we do around here is create illusions. Smart words mean nothing. When you over complicate this means nothing

[@plaidpanda]

@@davidrosario1215 Sure, champ. Keep telling yourself that.

[@davidrosario1215]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jaypeast2071]

You can't have this month also. Stop it....

[@asmrplushpaws]

No. They dont have to stop. Maybe you should stop commenting.

[@TrumpsTheAntichrist666]

💪😇👍

[@TrumpsTheAntichrist666]

@@asmrplushpaws I like his comment. He's a wise man not cattle like you.

[@jaypeast2071]

@@asmrplushpaws no disrespect, months can have multiple meanings and themes. This just happened to be the one I saw today

[@nerissarowan8119]

Does it belong to you?

[@IamMichelle88]

My stolen identity used here!!