Isolation Video

As a disabled man who uses a wheelchair for mobility, it is difficult to move through society, let alone a crowd. I'm constantly overwhelmed with emptiness, but I refuse to let the weariness deform my soul as the ugly masked phantom. Now, twenty-six years since my disability, I've endured many hardships and blatant discrimination.

The indifference by the ambulatory has left me stunned, not depressed. I cannot pick one event that accurately depicts my deep and delirious degradation. So far, I have managed to keep creeping suicide away from the front tires of my wheelchair. If the multitudes only realized my humanity instead of prejudging my physical appearance, I could better accept this strange existence.

I like to remind those who listen that when it comes to disability-- "As you are, I once was. As I am, someday, you may become."

As far as being gay is concerned, I have never understood, "Pride," as a way to explain my sexuality.

Growing up in an era before tolerance, acceptance and legality, I cringed when "fags" were harassed. I shuttered in my closet while looking at the ceiling contemplating imagery of hanging. But, It doesn't matter anymore, though. I am what I am and I'm a disabled gay man who is shunned by the ambulatory whether gay or straight!

Pride-- Well that's a matter of self awareness I've been denied. I'm a quadriplegic with a sexuality termed as BENT-- Gay and disabled. I hold no faith that me and my obscure peers will ever be accepted. But our voices won't be silenced.

Tell your friends:

belgikske: Great wise words Mike. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Remember , you still have friends online. Take care, hugs, Paul

Lisalisenlo: Wow, what a great and brave video Mike! Keep your video coming because your topics are very important. People need to too hear your stories. Stay sane!

jaguar57772: It takes great courage to say what is in our heart. It takes great fortitude to remain strong. It takes great strength to live each and every day. And it takes great love to forgive those who have wronged us.

Author: shortshu; Uploaded: Jul 4, 2009; Duration: 4:25; Views: 277

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