Periagoge
Scenario

How others' grief about your disability becomes your burden

I'm losing my vision gradually and everyone keeps telling me to stay positive, but I'm actually doing fine and just need them to stop treating this like a tragedy.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're managing other people's emotional reactions to your reality instead of receiving the support you actually need.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Disability as identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.