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Bunny711's avatar

Thanks for sharing. I work at a school and it’s really hard to watch and idk what do when mentally disabled kids react violently to triggers that I often think could really be avoided by the sped teams. Obviously not all can be avoided but a lot of times it’s triggering those kids by making them comply to neurotypical society. There are some good eggs out there but mostly cops conforming kids.

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Emi's avatar

This is an important read that should be discussed more. We are conditioned to see things in a certain way, which dampens other people's perspectives and situations. Ignorance should not be blissful.

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Kellum Tate-Jones's avatar

Thank you sincerely for sharing your story so vulnerably. I think your story is a strong encouragement to approach news items like this with curiosity rather than judgement. Sending you love through the Internet tubes ♥️

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Brittany Hanani's avatar

Thank you so much for the love. I can feel it.

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Veronica B's avatar

Thank you for sharing your story. It resonates deeply with many individuals like myself who live with mental disabilities. Your journey inspires me to rise and embrace the world once more. Having faced molestation as well as cognitive, physical, and psychological abuse from various people, including a recent encounter with an internship instructor that nearly made me leave my graduate program, your words empower me. Reading your story ignites the courage to push forward and graduate with strength. Thank you.

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Tam McDowell's avatar

Thank you for sharing this part of your life with the world! As a former teacher, I really think the incident that occurred at school between you and the teacher should be used in professional development for teachers to help them improve their interactions with students, discipline, and servicing needs. I also wish school districts invested more in the mental health and wellbeing of their students, starting in kindergarten.

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