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Walking Between Worlds: A Reflection on Disability and Social Isolation (part1)

Walking Between Worlds: A Reflection on Disability and Social Isolation (part1)

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  • The narrator describes living with a severe disability and how it changed their relationship with the world.
  • Initially, they moved with their head bowed, avoiding eye contact due to physical instability.
  • Rehabilitation helped them regain physical confidence and see the world at eye level.
  • Despite physical recovery, they chose to keep their head down to shield themselves socially.
  • The narrator discusses the social challenges faced, including sideways glances and awkward reactions from others, highlighting feelings of social isolation.
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