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If my life were a movie, the name would be. . . (Journal Entry)

"My So Called Life." I'd probably want to share about my life's experiences living with fragile X and the many lessons I've needed to take away. I'd also include the ups and downs that have leaded me to where I am now. I think it would be important to help people in our community better understand who I am & how amazingly far I have come through everything life has thrown at me. I know it would be slightly awkward at times during this film for everyone to get an idea of what's it is like to be a person with an uncommon---genetic learning disorder and the ways I've been able to overcome it. My life is not perfect by any means whatsoever, but I have learned a lot with doing all I can to be a better person, self advocate, leader as well as mentor not only in our society- but within the disability community here in Utah. I may never at times--like what my learning disability is, but it has allowed me opportunities to make some of the absolute if not sweetest friendships with people who even though are different have so much to offer. I may never understand why I ended up stuck with something like this, but it has given me much more to keep learning and growing from everyday. I have definitely needed to put into perspective why things in life are not what we asked for but had to come to earth to be able to help others grow. 

(To Be Continued)