I agree with your point that perhaps none of us disclose our difficult
emotions to random people. However, I think what bothers me about how I can
talk about my disability is that it seems to be so dichotomous. that is,
others seem to struggle with the fact I am frustrated and happy, that I am
strong yet also weak, that I have a great life, but also get frustrated with
not being able to see. Thus I don't think it's bad to be positive, or to
have a sense of humour, as long as it is not to the exclusion of explaining
how things are on a daily basis, doing the old ' well you just have to get
on with it' thing. I think humour is bad if it is the only way we can talk
about disability, because it's too awkward or painful for society to hear.
Regards, Sarah Supple.
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From: "Marijn Meijles" <[log in to unmask]>
> I don't know if it's suppression. Non-disabled people are often not really
> comfortable talking about it when they just met you. I talk about it quite
> regularly with my friends, but after a while you've covered most of it and
it
> becomes boring, even for me ;)
>
> However, it is certainly true that there has to be some level of
confidence.
> But that's not only the case with disabilities, most people don't start
> chatting about their deepest feelings either without a certain level of
mutual
> trust.
>
> To be honest, after reading some literature I almost get the feeling that
> disabled people with a good sense of humour are being looked upon as
people
> who are hiding their real identity behind a thick layer of optimism.
>
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