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Getting to the Real Me
Living an Authentic Life with a DisabilityBy Linda DezenskiNarrated by Linda DezenskiLength8h 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
26Communityempowerement
2Producersdisclaimer
27Undertheradar
3Dedication
28Askingandavoiding
4Disclaimer
29Mylovehaterelationshipwithshoes
5Definitions
30Thehighcostofmetals
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6Introduction
31Theproblemwithfixing
7Independentlivingphilosophy
32Ozzieandharriet
8Theoaktree
33Holdingback
9Beforesurgery
34Onloveandrelationships
10Surgery
35Wheniresurfaced
11Advantagesanddisadvantages
36Endoflife
12Aftersurgery
37Whatisperfection
13Myswimmingexperience
38Anxietyanddepression
14Spasticityisthebword
39Impedimentsandexperimentation
15Picturepicture
40Swimminginquicksand
16Photosprideandshame
41Mysecretlife
17Momsmentalhealth
42Exaltingdifferenceorblendingin
18Bayberrycandles
43Beingtheeducator
19Tornbetweentwoworlds
44Rulesofengagement
20Waitthiseducationhasadisability
45Ableismwhatisit
21Livinglifewithoutcomplications
46Whatsthedifference
22Workiswork
47Themagicofpassing
23Lookingforwork
48Activistatheart
24Onthequestionofvalue
49Changeandcompetition
25Therebutforthegraceofgod
50Thetwoprongsofcivilrights
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