Mentally Disabled
I have noticed that the general population has an issue with the mentally disabled, and the learning impaired. Simply for the reason that they are not able to learn at the rate we are. And because they are not "normal". But who, I ask you, is in charge of determining what "Normal" is? I had the privilege of speaking to two wonderful, mentally handicapped people, who have been together for years. We had a long discussion about how people think of others that do not conform to the "norm" of society. They were telling me about things that have happened to them in the past. And what they have over heard people saying about them. Frankly, I was shocked. They told me of people that would say things such as "Its twice as bad when two of them are together." and "I can't believe that they do this to all of us.... they don't know what love is, they just want to be normal. how pathetic." Frankly, I see the most pathetic-ness, if you will, in the people that must say things like that. There is nothing wrong with two people that love each other being together, no matter if they are disabled, gay, or strait. And, it has been proven that Love is one of the biggest emotions that Mentally Disabled people understand. It is important to know facts before you pass judgment on someone. And maybe even get to know them a bit. I have had many friends in the past that where handicapped. weather it be Mentally, Physically, or both. And people would think of me differently for hanging out with them, and caring about them. Frankly i couldn't care less. i understand how it is to be different. I'm not whining about it, but i have always been an outcast. just because im not willing to change who i am. And for people to judge people that have no control over it.... thats just sad. I can't stand it. I thanked those people today. I thanked them for being able to put up with it all, and not to care. I wished them the best, they are to be married next month. A few days after my birthday. And i am glad that they found each other. Love should never be plowed down and pushed aside because of what others think. There are truely wonderful people out there, that get overlooked because of a disability. I don't thinks thats fair at all. Love people for who they are. don't hate them for who they aren't.
sorry if this is a bit all over the place... honestly i didnt know where this was going to be headed. i just sat down and wrote. Thanks to everyone who read!
sorry if this is a bit all over the place... honestly i didnt know where this was going to be headed. i just sat down and wrote. Thanks to everyone who read!
Well we shouldn't be so dogmatic in our summation of why people react the way the do. My mother and two sisters are mentally handicapped and I'm nervous around their friends because I'm not sure of what they will do. Some come up on me too close or reach out suddenly to touch me and I find my self recoiling. However, I realize it's because I don't know them like my own family. So let's not be hard on people who are just ignorant of their world..we tend to be that way we don't take time to understand and why would they take the time unless they had to.
rere6476, April 28th, 2013 at 08:36:44pm
I don't know what to say, cause everyone else said it so, ya know.
Great blog Nina, darling.
x
Dr.Hymen, December 30th, 2008 at 06:25:50pm
That's a great blog Nina. Your so right, love happens no matter in what situation and generally it prevails everything know matter what people say. :)
Devils wear Givenchy, December 30th, 2008 at 05:51:24pm
retarded people sometimes gross me out.
i know it isnt right but i cant help myself.
i dont wanna insult them in any way but seeing them just makes me feel kinda gross. well depends on a person but a lot of them make me feel gross.
it's not fair but i am what i am.
but i agree that they of course are cabable to love. thats kinda obvious imo.
princess consuela, December 30th, 2008 at 05:15:22pm
Love can deff happen to anyone. I agree with the comments posted. Just because someone is mentally disabled is no reason to treat them badly. This blog is really good.
x
Sunshine., December 30th, 2008 at 02:59:00pm
I don't know why there's such a big problem with this..It's not because they're not smart or anything, I know these two girls in my art class and they're both amazing artists, they get good grades and they're in regular classes. Nevermind the fact that they're under average, but what difference does it make? They're awesome people and I'm the one being chewed out for actually wanting to get to know them :\
captain america, December 30th, 2008 at 11:18:23am
i saw a poster once at the local uni student guild
it said
the problem with normal people is
that they dont exist
(Y)
paper heart., December 30th, 2008 at 06:25:14am
I fully agree. Love can happen to anyone.
Skippy., December 30th, 2008 at 02:33:23am
Wow, that was estremely well-written.
I agree. This is bullsh*t. Why do people treat other people like that?
PCG, December 30th, 2008 at 01:36:24am
yeah, i know exactly what you mean.
i remember last year, in highschool, i was in a "special" class i guess you can say. me and like, 4 or 5 other kids. and one of them was mentall handicapped, but he was pretty smart, just a bit slow. and there was this freshman a$, and he was totally giving him crap for being slow one day, i actually told him to shut up, and it just got on my nerves. but yeah, it's sad how people are today. and how i swear i'm the most open minded person ever.
pseudo superhero, December 30th, 2008 at 01:08:47am
This is great, Nina
I agree with you; I'm that one kid yelling at her friend for using retarded and mentally handicapped as deroggatory terms. Have for a while.
Love is Love. Doesn't matter who's in it.
Love this blog =]
Tyler Durden, December 30th, 2008 at 01:05:24am
wonderful blog, nina. i like the message it presents. love in most forms should be accepted by everyone, because it is love.
get famous, December 30th, 2008 at 12:58:47am