My mom keeps saying I'm 'recovered' from my eating disorder because I gained weight, but she doesn't understand that my disability isn't something I recover from and I don't know how to explain the difference.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're struggling to help loved ones understand that disability identity isn't a medical condition to be fixed.
“Where Are You with Disability as identity?”
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.