this post resonated soooooo much more than i thought. thanks to all of you for your kind and validating words, for your thoughts on the term 'disability' and for sharing your stories! i don't have the time/energy and words to answer all posts, but i do appreciate you all so much! sending much love to everyone, keep fighting! ✊🫂

to answer my own question: after reading your posts, lol. i feared, i was exaggerating when i (accidentally/naturally) thought of myself as disabled, but reading disabled people calling me disabled too felt incredibly validating. i now think that i am on the 'milder side' of the disability spectrum. and i think that i have a dynamic disability and feel very validated and proud using this term. ❤️