Anyway, today I'm talking about something much more near to my heart. It's something much harder than dealing with the stares that come from students on the college campus or trying to fight against the stigma of people with disabilities. On August 10, 2012, my aide of 2 years, Brittany, left to go back to school. Having to say goodbye to an aide who's your best friend and who you do everything with is the hardest thing ever about being disabled for me. I almost had to go on a twelve step program to get over it but THANK GOD! it didn't take twelve steps. It only took 4! First, I went through that horrible period of anticipating Brittany walking into my house like she did everyday, and then getting disappointed when it wasn't her anymore. Next, I went through a few months of numb loneliness and sadness. Then, feeling tired of feeling sorry for myself, I tried to explore more of my own hobbies and tried to evolve my life! Now, Brittany and I still hang out together sometimes but I have come to accept that we have different life paths. This is hard, not easy, but I've realized that the only true way to be happy is to find something I love to do for myself! Hope this helps someone out there!
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