Reflections on High School

There’s been a post circulating on Facebook about a High School reunion for Loganlea High. My first thought was I’d love to go as I set up a group for this purpose. However, whenever I tried to organise a get together, no one could make it. So I thought okay I’ll leave it at that. Then when I found out that it’s been organised and where and when it is, I knew i couldn’t make it and felt disappointed.

Then I thought about it some more. it is strange that I have Facebook friends and acquaintances now that say I was always smiling, laughing and I was an inspiration. What most people don’t know is that underneath the smile I was pretty unhappy. I’ve tried to take my life a few times. There were many factors, but people forget about some of the cruel things they said and how I felt about not fitting in. There’s been a handful of people that have always stuck by me and I appreciate that. There’s been times when I’ve almost given up. I know that I was different, but if only people took the time to say hello and get to know me. I am an inspiration because I rose above it and I’m still here.

Mingling with Friends

I recently was mingling with my friends celebrating my birthday.  My friends don’t see me any differently than anyone else. Yes, I have cp, use a power chair for mobility and have speech difficulties, and have health issues that affects my daily life, but ultimately  I am Ang. I have feelings, hopes and dreams like everyone else. I have plans on being a writer and an advocate for all people. On this particular night, I went to order my meal with the rest of my friends. While waiting in line, an Asian woman in front of us asked one of my friends “Are you with that lady?”, referring to me. My friend said yes. Then the lady asked “why are you making her order her own meal?” To which my friend replied ” She is more than capable of doing so and I don’t want to take away her independence.” The lady gave a look of inconvenience. We let her go ahead of us. Little did we know that she had a list of 10 meals to order. I had a good time, but for that brief moment I felt like I didn’t belong there. It doesn’t matter who you are or what your circumstances are, you belong in the community and the world. I believe that I have been put on this planet to teach people about equality and acceptance