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I’ve been receiving some great questions from readers lately, and I wanted to share my answers to some of the questions that might apply to
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False Message: Disability is an inspiration.
Disability is NOT an inspiration. FALSE MESSAGE: Disability is an inspiration to make other people feel good. WHERE THIS FALSE MESSAGE SHOWS UP: Books. Magazines.
