A more in-depth question...

[conuly]

Why do I see nothing wrong with saying "that's not true" about black/gay/foreign/other stereotypes, but feel bad when it comes to various disabilities, even the one I theoretically have? I'm not just shooting off the top of my head, everything I say is based on my near obsessive perusal of various writings, and unlike black/gay/foreign/other people I actually am mildly disabled*, but when it comes up I feel like I should apologise. Why is this?


*_{So mildly disabled that my parents couldn't get a diagnosis when I was younger. Nobody knew about AS back then, nor (I think) HFA, and as far as anybody was willing to admit I was just a smart girl who didn't talk much. And couldn't speak clearly, but of course I had those very crooked teeth. And couldn't tie my shoes, but of course I was a lefty. That's obviously also why my handwriting was the worst in the class. And I couldn't do my homework, but of course that wasn't a big deal, because I was just so smart! And, oh yeah, there's that thing where my hearing is really good but I still can't always understand what people are saying, yeah, that thing? Oh, that's not a real problem, thanks! Bad sense of direction? Yeah, lefty again? That's why? Gee, who knew? Trouble recognizing people? Everyone does that? Really? Because they all know my name... well, if you say so... And so on.}

Comments

[velvetchamber.livejournal.com]

I have been wondering the same, It seems like most people have more difficulties than I, in fact I am really unsure if anyone has ever thought of me as anything but a little strong headed and a tad different, but I can identify with what you all are saying, although it may not be as severe, and I feel that it would explain a lot of my life.

Please tell me if you don't want me to talk about something, or comment like this, is it too personal?

[conuly]

Were it too personal, I wouldn't post it.

[velvetchamber.livejournal.com]

Yes : )

If I, on the other hand, am getting too personal, give me a little kick or something.