Success is a journey shaped by our priorities. Understanding the difference between what we need and what we want is crucial for personal and professional growth. While our needs are the essentials that form the foundation of success, our wants are the desires that enhance our experience but may not be critical to reaching our …
Rising Above Bullying In The Workplace: A Speech For Everyone
Good evening, everyone. Here’s the stats showing the impact of workplace bullying. It highlights how bullying affects mental health, career growth, and productivity. So , I stand here today with a message I wish none of us ever had to hear: bullying doesn’t always stop after school. Sometimes, it follows us into the places we …
Being “Woke” About Disability: Awareness Isn’t Enough—It’s Time for Action
The term “Woke” has become a call to action for addressing systemic inequality, often associated with racial, gender, or social justice. However, when it comes to disability, the conversation is still largely stuck at the awareness stage. Many people recognize the existence of barriers faced by individuals with disabilities but fail to take meaningful steps …
What People Think They Know About Disability – And How They’re Often Wrong
Disability is one of the most misunderstood aspects of human experience. It’s not just about the lack of knowledge that people have—it’s also about the stereotypes they hold, the assumptions they make, and the way they oversimplify or mischaracterize the lives of disabled individuals. These misconceptions often lead to harmful behaviors, systemic inequalities, and a …
A Silent Battle
Living with a disability feels like carrying an invisible weight that others can’t see. While the challenges are ever-present, the hardest part isn’t always the physical toll or the limitations; it’s the isolation. It’s the moments when you’re pouring your heart out, trying to explain your struggles, and the person across from you nods absentmindedly, …
When You Think Violence Is The Answer
Hello, everyone. I want to take a moment to share a deeply personal story with you, one that taught me a lesson I’ll never forget. When you live with a disability, you might find yourself treated differently, unfairly, or even cruelly. Some people will see you as an easy target. They’ll call you names, spread …
Be The Person Who Says, “Look What We Did!”
Hi , everyone. Today, I want to talk about something important, something we can all take to heart: the power of action and the pride that comes from doing something meaningful. Too often, we hear people say, “We Could’ve Done This,” or “We Should’ve Done That.” These words, while full of regret, come too late. …
The Plastic Bully: A Speech To Everyone Who’s Ever Felt Small
Let’s talk about a type of person we’ve all come across at some point in our lives—the Plastic Bully. Now, who are they? These are the people who act like they’re bigger, stronger, and more important than you, especially when they’re in a group. They think your disability or the fact that you’re different in …
What Does It Feels Like To Have Seizures?
Hi Everyone, I want to say Thank you for being here tonight and for giving me the chance to share something deeply personal—what it’s like to live with seizures and the aftermath that follows. This is a part of my life that affects me every day, in ways both visible and invisible. It’s hard to …
It’s Physically Impossible To Do Nothing – So Let’s Make It Count!
I have a question for you? Explain to me How often have you heard someone say, “I’m Doing Nothing”? Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. We say it when we’re relaxing, when we’re bored, or when we feel like we’re not accomplishing much. But let me tell you something surprising: it’s “Physically Impossible To Do …