“If there is one thing – one thing – that you take from this, let it be to realize the definition of success is whatever you decide it is for your life.”
- Love What Matters
- Health
- Disability
“If there is one thing – one thing – that you take from this, let it be to realize the definition of success is whatever you decide it is for your life.”
“There are many misconceptions about those who are chronically ill or disabled out there.”
“I no longer wake up thinking about my life; I wake up feeling the life inside myself.”
“Her diagnosis came as a surprise at what was supposed to be a normal appointment with the geneticist.”
“It can occur with a few drinks before a woman knows she is pregnant.”
“I was often cornered and assaulted during school. I would eat cold, bland school sandwiches soaked with my tears in the bathroom stall. Then the man I wrote about in my journals suddenly surfaced into my reality.”
“I genuinely don’t know what it’s like to have a functioning gastrointestinal system or blood cells, or not have fluid pressing onto my brain.”
“I want to live in an inclusive community that values individuals with disabilities. I want them to be thought of first, not last, and have a seat at the table.”
“The walls came crashing down and it felt there was no way out. I was in this dark place, but then I remembered the many children I looked after with complex special needs.”
A wedding is always an unforgettable event. For Joci Scott and her husband, the day came with an extra special surprise.