Normal

What makes my Mom special is that her ability to see us in the best way is unparalleled. She doesn’t really see us as being particularly disabled. We are seen by her as individuals with distinct interests and personalities, just like ordinary people. I cannot express how amazing that feels. Most people cannot see past the disability to see the person inside. It actually makes us behave differently because Mom doesn’t act differently with us than she does with anyone else. 

At M2H, people may start by seeing the disability. But I have noticed that over time we become more human to everyone, meaning not just a disability with legs. I really, really love the way she teases us and clowns around. 

The more normal we feel, the more normal we behave.