I feel like it’s one of those things you don’t really notice until it’s taken away from you. I am able-bodied but I devoloped misophonia at 10 years old. Before, I didn’t even notice the sounds that trigger me and now I’m constantly hearing them in day to day life
I'm able-bodied and a "minority" from N. CAL. Life is tough, but there are enough good times to make it worthwhile. However, i'd live as a pauper if we can make the lives of disabled ppl better. Thanks, Elisa.
I myself ALWAYS am reminded of just how good I have it physically until a sickness knocks me down for the count! I've been fortunate to not experience that type of sickness too often but when I have , it's a real kick in the pants in reminding me just how grateful I am when feeling "normal" (if this word is still acceptable theses days) . I'll never truly know what bed ridden or wheel chair bound people have to go through on a daily basis. I've always remembered Mom saying "There but for the grace of God go I" and that has helped keep me grounded! Great question and very thought provoking too Elisa! MOO From COW-lumbus, Ohio 👋
I suppose I’m able bodied but I have a weird connective tissue disorder that makes me too tall, my wrists hurt and my lungs sometimes collapse. Like another commenter said once you’ve experienced your body not working the way it should you’re extra grateful when it is. Most people’s bodies aren’t the issue though, it’s either their job or they jam themselves up mentally making mountains out of molehills. I really like your content keep em coming 🎉
Thank you I agree with that completely please let me know if there's anything I can do for you such as listening and or pray. If you like that of course it's OK if you don't.
I'm able bodied but I love to stay in bed all day. I wish I could do away with muscle soreness and be in bed all day :D ! Also I love to be on the internet, so many things to learn and read and see, it's great ! Thanks Elisa!
It's great, if I am honest. Two years ago I fell very sick, and lost a lot of mobility. I could barely stand, only walk a few feet before resting. One time I got stuck in the bath because I lacked the strength to raise myself. Now, I am fully recovered, and start each day with a 10km+ walk. I feel gratitude daily for my recovery. This is a silly analogy, but it is like having a blocked nose during a cold, that then clears and you vow never to take it for granted again (although, of course, you do quickly take it for granted).
Thanks be to God for your recovery and your willingness to share that with me. I appreciate it that you trust me to celebrate with you. :-) Again thank you for Sharing my friend yes we too often take things for granted:-)
I guess as an able bodied person I have a sense of freedom. I can go wherever, do whatever. Only money and time restrict me. But being able bodied also means society places responsibilities on me, to work, to contribute. As we all do to some degree. Maybe if I fail in my ‘duties’ society is less tolerant of my failings. Ultimately though we all feel insecurities and inadequacy. It is only our own mind that determines where on the scale of severity that affects us. I hope this is of interest to you.
What's it like you ask ? Well as someone who has minor mental issues, life is okay. Thing is with mental issues, for the most part, people cannot tell you are hurting
