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This mentality truly couldn’t be further from the truth and ultimately is one of the core drivers fueling ableism in 2023.

No matter what I achieve or how much work I put into a task or an accomplishment, I am STILL disabled.

And that’s okay 👍🏼

Because disability IS NOT a bad thing.

It’s a NORMAL part of the human condition 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

So, let’s rewrite the narrative together, shall we?

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VD - Jessica Jordan, a white, disabled woman slowly starts to dance more intensely in front of a corn field to a trending audio that says “more passion, more energy, more footwork” - the text on the video says “if you try harder, pray and believe, and put in more effort, then you won’t be disabled.”

As a physically disabled woman, my independence used to be the most important thing in the world to me.

But it wasn’t until my marriage completely fell apart that I realized how much of it I had given up to appease someone else.

I have spent this last year rediscovering myself, going to therapy, and figuring out what I want and need to get that independence back.

And a couple of weeks ago, I moved into my first ever solo apartment to take that crucial first step to claiming back this trait that I value so much.

Baby steps are still steps, friends ❤️

Follow along to watch my comeback era in real time 😈

And check out my YT Channel for a moving day vlog (up now) and an apartment tour vlog (coming this weekend)

VD - Jessica sitting in her new apartment wearing workout Notre Dame clothes and drinking from a large water bottle with the words - “POV: you get out of a toxic marriage, move into your dream apartment, and start to become fiercely independent again”

What a year it’s been 🥹

Many people would look at everything I’ve been through this year - a divorce, an international move, a second move, a health scare, and so much crap in between - and say, yeah, you had a horrible year.

I don’t fully disagree with you 😅 - but here is why year 26 is still my favorite year yet.

I survived.

Through it all, I have come out, not just okay, but amazingly well.

Amidst the absolute sh*tstorm that was my life, I have shown myself that I am capable of incredible things.

I am my own safety net. I am my own hero. I have my own back.

I am enough.

And that is a lesson I wouldn’t trade for the world.

That said, I am very much looking forward to year 27 being … intense in other ways 😂

I envision so much goodness this year, not just professionally, but also personally.

And I know I have the drive to make it happen.

Thank you all for being here with me on this wild journey.

Here’s to more chaos and fun in the year ahead 😍❤️☀️

The internalized ableism was so real, y’all 😅

And it sometimes still is 🙈

But the difference between high school Jess and 2024 Jess is this:

Awareness
Confidence
Disabled pride

And most importantly

Lots and lots of self love ❤️

Thank you, next 😅✌🏼

THIS IS WHY I recommend going on doctor dates.

Some people and places are probably great at their job, but just not the right match for you.

And that is absolutely okay! 👍🏼

Onto the next 🤪

How NOT to approach a disabled person you’ve never met before - PART 2

I have so many more storytimes I should share, let me know in the comments if you’d like to hear them 😈

Thanks for the receipts 🥰

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