Giving the mouse…
Prelude It is no secret, on this site at least that i have multiple serious disabilities. When i have to disclose that fact to outsiders i often get a strange reaction, they are taken aback by the level of "success". I have, apparently not many people in my position live in the "community" by themselves, occasionally, work a job, and enjoy strong bonds to people outside of intimidate family. Let's take a pause to consider that. What outsiders (medical professionals, social workers, councilors, etc) consider a disabled person who manages to achieve basic human needs, not only a success but a success so great that i've been called an "inspiration" . I am not a success by my own criteria, yet. I don't feel that my life is particularly inspirational. Nonetheless I made a bet with the universe, that if one more person called me an inspiration or asked what my secret was. I would write it down. Turns out one really shouldn't make bets with the universe,…