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Your disability journey is still valid even if...

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                            [Image Description:  The image has a light yellow background. "Your disability journey is still valid even if..." is in center-aligned dark orange text at the top of the image. "People often tell you that 'You don't look disabled'" is in left-aligned bright blue text below a restroom sign. "People often tell you that 'You are too smart to be disabled'" is in left-aligned bright blue text below a light bulb. "People often tell you that you are too pretty to be disabled'" is in left-aligned bright blue text below a heart eyes emoji. "Your symptoms aren't as visible as some other people's symptoms" is in left-aligned bright blue text below a light skin toned female with brown hair and a brain. "Your symptoms are more visible than some other people's symptoms" is in left-aligned bright blue text below a light skin toned man with black hair in a motorized wheelc...

Warning Signs of Suicidal Thoughts

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[Image Description: There is a dark purple and teal suicide prevention ribbon with a light gray background.  My First Former Buddy Club President logo is in the bottom left corner of the graphic. ] CONTENT WARNING #1:  I would like to mention that I am not a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist. All content posted on disability advocate/teacher influencer page is for educational purposes with no intent to provide any professional services. Social media should never be used as a substitute for mental health care advice nor legal advice.  If you suspect that you or someone you know are experiencing mental health concerns, it is okay to get help.  I highly recommend seeking help from a therapist, psychologist, and/or psychiatrist who is qualified to do so. You can also visit my hotline resources page by clicking on this hyperlink:  Hotline Resources . CONTENT WARNING #2:  FYI that all because a person exhibits these warning signs does not mean that they ar...