#yourdisabiltydoesntdefineyou

[leotheservicedog13-blog]

❤️❤️Leo comforts me after an episode in our backyard. ❤️❤️ I still think I can do it all. I try to be normal, but my normal comes with limits. I don’t ask for help, because I’m afraid to appear weak or less than. I put on a show, so my kids don’t see me suffering. This is my reality, and I am still trying to find the balance I need to be strong. I love to travel and explore, but since my health has been more challenging it’s become harder on my body to do. My joints and body ache and the exhaustion is unreal. Leo has been my guardian angel through it all. Things I’m learning: It’s okay to take breaks. It’s okay to say no. It’s okay to walk away. It’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to say “enough!” Don’t let your disabilities and the struggle you deal with daily define you, you are stronger than you think and beautiful with all your flaws and weaknesses. I’m constantly saying that I never thought that something I viewed with negativity (my disabilities) could connect me with so many beautiful people. My best friend @service_dog_murphy handler is in my life because our disabilities connected us. We are stronger together and help each other when needed. This community can be so beautiful when we are supporting and helping each other to stay strong. Remember kindness and compassion always win. #bekind #loveyourself #showcompassion #yourdisabiltydoesntdefineyou #yourestrong #youreamazing #yourebeautiful #youcandoanything #buildothersup #embraceyourinnerbeauty https://www.instagram.com/p/B2MexS9A922/?igshid=4m9ij0x6jvv0