I was born with multiple disabilities that restrict my day to day life in many ways. There are times when I consider my physical disabilities to be enabling - enabling me to slow down and read, write and interact. If I was without disability I might not have followed the path I have. Being able to read at the age of two and so focused on learning due to my being disabled helped me academically. I am never happy unless I am setting myself challenges and working my way towards them. I'm stubborn and dedicated towards solving problems and developing skills I desire. I'm not alone in this. How many disabled people do you know that achieve due to concentration and focus? If I was the school's best athlete or was able to have children then my life would be completely different. I'm not saying that I enjoy the daily physical pain or the sporadic income that comes as part and parcel with freelance work but I am thankful I have projects that inspire me and skills to share.