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Getting to the Real Me
Living an Authentic Life with a DisabilityBy Linda DezenskiNarrated by Linda Dezenski
Length8h 14m
About this audiobook
How do you navigate a world that wasn't built with you in mind?
What's it really like to live with a disability?
Linda Dezenski pulls no punches in this raw and revealing memoir. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Linda takes us on a rollercoaster ride through the ups and downs of life with a body that doesn't always cooperate and a society that often misunderstands.
But Getting to the Real Me isn't just about struggles - it's a story of triumph. With humor and heart, Linda shares her lightbulb moment: disability doesn't define her, it's just part of the package. Join Linda as she learns to embrace her whole self and discovers her mission to help others do the same. Whether you have a disability or not, this book will change how you see the world - and yourself.
Linda Dezenski works for a city agency that provides services to people with Intellectual disabilities. She is passionate about civil rights for people with disabilities, particularly those pertaining to independent living. Linda earned two master's degrees from Bryn Mawr College's Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. She was born with cerebral palsy. Linda has authored children's books and continues to educate and support those living with disabilities and their loved ones.
Learn more at www.LindaDezenski.com
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology, Biography and Memoir
Length8 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byLinda Dezenski
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateDec 10, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Openingcredits
37Whatisperfection
2Producersdisclaimer
38Anxietyanddepression
3Dedication
39Impedimentsandexperimentation
4Disclaimer
40Swimminginquicksand
5Definitions
41Mysecretlife
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6Introduction
42Exaltingdifferenceorblendingin
7Independentlivingphilosophy
43Beingtheeducator
8Theoaktree
44Rulesofengagement
9Beforesurgery
45Ableismwhatisit
10Surgery
46Whatsthedifference
11Advantagesanddisadvantages
47Themagicofpassing
12Aftersurgery
48Activistatheart
13Myswimmingexperience
49Changeandcompetition
14Spasticityisthebword
50Thetwoprongsofcivilrights
15Picturepicture
51Notdeadyet
16Photosprideandshame
52Qualityoflife
17Momsmentalhealth
53Gawkingpeople
18Bayberrycandles
54Imafreakingpollyanna
19Tornbetweentwoworlds
55Outfromunderabushel
20Waitthiseducationhasadisability
56Ondemonsanddeliverance
21Livinglifewithoutcomplications
57Goingforthegusto
22Workiswork
58Wearenotdisposable
23Lookingforwork
59Thepovertyofdisability
24Onthequestionofvalue
60Inyourfacedisability
25Therebutforthegraceofgod
61Wannabe
26Communityempowerement
62Livinglifeonmyownterms
27Undertheradar
63Thegirlintheplasticbox
28Askingandavoiding
64Thenosiewayoflife
29Mylovehaterelationshipwithshoes
65Hatredandforgivenessaworkinprogress
30Thehighcostofmetals
66Embracingtheadversity
31Theproblemwithfixing
67Afterword
32Ozzieandharriet
68Wheretostart
33Holdingback
69Howaccessibleareyourmeetings
34Onloveandrelationships
70Tipsforparentsofchildrenwithdisabilities
35Wheniresurfaced
71Abouttheauthor
36Endoflife
72Closingcredits
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