Happy Valentine’s Day! Wheelchair users reflect on their relationships and share a common reminder: people with disabilities are worthy of love.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I’m a catch. That’s me being slightly big headed, but me also valuing my self worth and knowing what I bring to the table, wheels or no wheels!” says Jennie Barry.
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“Your disability isn’t a flaw and it’s not a burden either. So don’t settle for less than proper brilliant love,” says Nina Tame.
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“It isn’t a stretch to say you’re the best.” Our hospital partner, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, jokes in a series of valentines.
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“So many times I’ve had comments ‘her husband looks thrilled to be stuck with that’ or that they ‘feel sorry’ for my husband,” says Sophie Bradbury-Cox.
But actually I’m bloody amazing and I don’t think people realise that I’m the one who sorts the finances, books the holidays, works full time, takes our daughter to after school activities, is designated driver, organises the food shop etc.
“We are a team and just because my legs don’t work & Nays do, doesn’t mean we need to be pitied!”
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“We make a great pair-o-plegics.” Roll Mobility says in a series of cheesy valentines.
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