Rosie Jones, comic
In case you have a shot of whisky, after which you might have a shot of pickle juice, it tastes precisely like a cheeseburger. Actually, it does, strive it. That, and … be whoever you wish to be. Having a incapacity just isn’t a drawback; it’s a special perspective. All of us have our strengths and our weaknesses, and generally a weak spot can turn into our greatest power.
Marsha de Cordova, MP
Comply with your desires and pursue your passions, even in case you’re afraid. Don’t let your incapacity – or anybody’s opinion – maintain you again. End up a very good mentor and have a plan.
Emma Barnett, broadcaster
Study a set routine of coping and take the power when you might have it to all the time guarantee you might have what it is advisable to hand. Advocate for your self, or discover somebody who can, to push docs for analysis after which as a lot care as potential.
Jameela Jamil, actor
You might be smarter, extra emotionally adept and stronger for what you might have endured. You will have empathy and perspective, and due to this fact you might have substance and a extra fascinating outlook. Simply block out the nonsense, keep away from magazines that keep away from folks such as you and your expertise. Keep away from anybody who makes you’re feeling lesser on-line. Fill your mind with what is going to nourish you fairly than starve you of the self-respect you deserve. We’re superior to those that would not have to endure the identical issues we do. Always remember this. You’re nice and I’m extraordinarily happy with you.
Jenny Sealey OBE, theatre director
Discover out about, and get, correct entry. Maintain your nerve. Don’t be scared to get it flawed. Be curious all the time.
Fearne Cotton, broadcaster and creator
My recommendation would possibly sound a bit tacky, however bear with me. I went to a Coldplay live performance lately and these phrases appeared on a giant lit-up display screen: “If you wish to be beloved, be love.” I ended and stared. Isn’t that what all of us need? To be beloved and seen? It’s about attempting to keep in mind that we received’t really feel higher if different folks approve of us, and even love us – we’ve got to really feel that inside. That’s the place you could find peace. It doesn’t imply you need to stand there shouting “I really like myself!”, but it surely does imply in case you can faucet into that effectively of affection that lives inside you, you then in flip shall be beloved, and for all the fitting causes. I want I had recognized that rising up.
Sinéad Burke, incapacity marketing consultant
You’re a work in progress; your opinions, beliefs, ideas, ambitions and the language you employ to explain your self and the world round you’ll evolve and alter. We have to create house to not be repeatedly tied to what we as soon as wished, and to be open to an advanced notion of who we’re, and what we wish to turn into.
Natasha Devon MBE, broadcaster
Advocate for your self and belief your instincts.
Hannah Jane Parkinson, journalist
I’ve famous that there’s a motion of individuals being “proud” of situations. That’s great, however I’d additionally say that it’s high quality to be … effectively, pissed off. It’s OK to be low-key livid a few of the time. However there shall be occasions if you really feel a lot better – whether or not it’s a psychological or bodily situation – and issues shall be good. And through the dangerous occasions, there shall be family and friends who’re rooting for you. So, carry on conserving on, even when it’s a complete ache within the arse.
Sarah Gordy MBE, actor
Life is about discovering one thing you have an interest in and having fun with it. It may be your job or one thing you do in your individual time. Consider in your self, handle your self and take care of others. Smile loads. Share happiness.
Kelly Knox, mannequin
It doesn’t matter what society or a person might say, keep in mind how distinctive, lovely, legitimate and worthy you’re to obtain all the nice this world has to supply. Don’t let anybody strip you of your magnificence, no matter your objectives, desires and ambitions are – you may obtain them. Being disabled is a present! The way in which we do issues each day makes us sensible problem-solvers: adaptable, naturally artistic and brave. You’ve bought to be fairly particular to be in our membership.
Nadia Whittome, MP
I feel there’s numerous disgrace and guilt that may include having well being situations. In the event you’ve been let down by companies or different establishments, know that that isn’t your fault. How you’re feeling or your lack of ability to do sure issues can also be not your fault. You might be coping with a society that isn’t arrange to your wants. You should dwell a full and blissful life, and the assist to get there.
Ruth Madeley, actor
You haven’t any thought of the facility you carry to the desk. What you need to supply is exclusive and it’s wanted greater than .
Alice Wong, activist and author
Strive to not really feel the necessity to sustain or be nearly as good as your non-disabled friends. Give attention to doing what you’re keen on and figuring out who you’re and what sort of individual you wish to be on this planet. Life will be messy and shitty and it’s completely OK to be stuffed with rage and ache. Don’t do one thing as a result of it’s what others anticipate – please your self first and take your time. You don’t need to observe the standard path. You could find freedom if you let go of what you assume success, perfection or happiness is meant to seem like. Asking for assist and needing assist doesn’t imply you’re a failure. You will have energy, whether or not you realise it or not.
Anne Begg DBE, former MP
By no means doubt your self. Making your self heard as each a girl and somebody with a incapacity is not going to be simple. Discrimination is unfortunately all too obvious. However everybody in society has an obligation to each educate and assist marketing campaign for equality for all.
Tanni Gray-Thompson DBE, unbiased peer and former Paralympian
Be happy with who you’re. There shall be individuals who wish to change you, individuals who have a view of what your life shall be like. You will have extra selection in what you do than you realise.
Jillian Mercado, actor and mannequin
You aren’t alone. There’s going to be ups and downs and issues in between that may harm you and make you imagine that there isn’t a one going by means of the identical issues as you’re. However I’m right here to inform you that we’re right here, that you’re beloved, and that we are going to stand behind you in any approach potential. Being a girl who’s disabled is an additional layer of being a girl. It undoubtedly received’t be simple, however I can guarantee you that you’re resilient and you’re so sturdy. You simply need to know that you’re, and I can inform you for a proven fact that will probably be all be OK.
Cherylee Houston MBE, actor
Don’t tackle board what society thinks of you. As I’ve bought older, I do know that there’s nothing flawed with being disabled. I now see it as a present. I really like being disabled and I imagine it’s given me a a lot richer life than one I’d have had with out it. The toughest factor about it’s different folks’s opinions. However the extra vocal you’re, the extra they recover from it.
Josie George, author and artist
I would like you to know that you could find a method to be blissful and thrive on this physique you’re in. You don’t need to attempt to be like anybody else; you may simply be you. It should take time to determine, however studying who you actually are and the way you wish to specific your self will be actually enjoyable. Your story, your objectives and your desires won’t play out the way you assume they are going to – and that’s a part of the journey! – however simply preserve being your individual finest good friend and know that your physique just isn’t your enemy. Be your self all the way in which to your edges and good issues will occur.
Sophie Morgan, broadcaster
Your incapacity will be your best alternative to study concerning the world, and, though it’s scary and difficult at occasions, attempt to concentrate on what you are able to do as a substitute of what you may’t. The world round you’ll attempt to inform you that your life isn’t price as a lot as others – don’t imagine them. Decide your individual price and dwell by your individual beliefs. Ask for assist if you want it.
Ione Gamble, journalist
Don’t struggle your physique, regardless of how tempting it could be. Don’t psychologically beat your self up since you don’t look the identical, or can’t do the identical issues as your friends. Discover a rhythm that works for you on this world and check out as exhausting as you may to be happy with it!
Lara Parker, journalist
Please, please don’t waste any of your time pondering that you’re flawed for being precisely the way in which you’re. You might be working in the one approach you’re able, and it’s greater than sufficient.
Katie Piper OBE, author, activist, TV presenter and mannequin
Be seen. I like that quote: “I’m not what I’ve finished or been by means of; I’m what I’ve conquered and overcome.” The actual fact is, ache builds resilience, endurance and empathy in all of us. Fear is a complete waste of time. It doesn’t change something. All it does is steal your pleasure and preserve you very busy doing nothing.
Stefanie Reid MBE, former Paralympian and presenter
You’ll all the time stand out with a incapacity. Folks might stare, folks might imagine you’re totally different to them, and other people could also be uncomfortable with you. And one of the best factor I’ve discovered is to personal it! There may be energy in “otherness”. I’ve expertise and a perspective that nobody else has and there may be worth in that. However provided that I see it, and provided that I imagine it.
Nikki Fox, broadcaster
Don’t ever restrict your self. The world isn’t good by any stretch. Plenty of issues want to enhance for incapacity, from the constructed setting to attitudes. However don’t assume an excessive amount of about that shit. Once I grew up, I used to be naive. I believed I may do something. And truly, that helped me. Faux it till you make it. If I wished a job, I didn’t fear about how I’d do it; I simply utilized. On the identical time, as I’ve bought older, I’ve realized we’ve got limits. Don’t really feel the strain to be this unbelievable go-getter disabled individual. That you need to strive further exhausting simply since you’re disabled. You don’t need to. And it’s not price it.
Jane Campbell DBE, unbiased peer and incapacity rights campaigner
By no means surrender the struggle for inclusion! Nothing will ever change about us, with out us!
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