It is patronizing of social media to imply that expressions of emotion are "OK" after learning he’s disabled, as if society is willing to make the occasional exception rather than challenge its norms.
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Showing posts with label Pride. Show all posts
Caught Between Tears and Stoicism
A story worth telling— not because it is exceptional for a disabled person to feel pride, but because it is an ordinary human experience. And that, in itself, is enough.
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Beautifully written and very wise, Hari! I will also share it with my students.
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