living on the Edges.
As a Solo Parent of a complex child , it often feels we dont fit inside even the most adapted of Spaces , it can feel lonely , we have to reframe that.
We do fit, we fit inside our own space , the edges we sit on are not the end they are the beginning , of a brand new space and community we do fit in .
we have to stop asking for permission .
The Outlook for personal inclusion must have focus and be person centered for minority groups, that sits with us , we must talk about difference
and preference until the space fits us , we are building a hybrid community of support to meet need, minset is key.
The Edge of a nowhere is a
Somehere.
We Create bold speaking clothing to raise voices to encourage a general thinking of flexibility, to challenge social norms to combat lonliness and enourage inclusion.
Parents of children who have unique , complex needs often dont fit inside the most inclusive spaces and ,often we find that accessibility is a tick box in the community, these narratives can lead to negative experiences that can strip confidence and take time to recover from, because for us as parents its the constant reminder we dont fit, it is matters of the heart that need to be validated and a reminder of the amount of work still to be done to combat these matters .
Minset is key in this , experiences can be very impacting they dont dissolve they sit with people, which is why when i say healing and hope are key they are , we cant heal from conditions but we can heal hearts and recover from experiences. If we are flexible and think outside the box , be rebellious, share experiences and find a rule bender that is prepared to not tick the box, and that is where we find authentic inclusion .
WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND WE HAVE TO KEEP GOING .
Aknowledging that hard things are Hard ,and that requesting, Inclusion , Accessibility ,Reasonable Adjustments needs to become something we stop apologising for .
We Share bold messages on our clothing to approach conversations that can bring gentle change, change hearts, change minds , remove preset ideas about Disability and find mutual spaces we can move with meaning and purpose in and change experiences for people.
The reframe here is , the space you may find yourself in that you feel is a no place , is in fact a fresh space for you to decide what happens in , it is your someplace and if you look up you will find your not alone in it x
