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Everyone is beautiful, but if you lack confidence and keep your head down all the time, your true beauty will never shine. Keep your head held high, don't be afraid of eye contact, and SMILE!!! True beauty comes from the inside and if you are afraid to look at people then no one will be able to see how truly gorgeous you are. No matter what your disability...don't be ashamed of yourself. There is no reason to think you are "less" than anyone else. Disability or no disability, we are all human and we all have characteristics that make us unique from one another. Being beautiful has nothing to do with how much makeup you wear, if you have the best or most expensive clothing, or where you live; it is all about what you have on the inside. Remember your eyes are windows to the soul....and the key to true beauty.

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    Accept that you're beautiful the way you are. Everyone is different and special in their own way. This makes us all unique and beautiful. Thinking your disability has made you ugly will only make you self-conscious and uncomfortable. True beauty shines from the inside out. Work on being the best person you can be...not on looking like anyone else.
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    Be confident and secure in yourself and your body. No matter what your disability is, have the confidence to carry yourself with grace. You have acknowledged the attention you get already...don't let this intimidate you or make you feel ashamed. Hold your head high, look the people who stare at you in the eye, and if asked, explain your disability. However, never be ashamed of who you are or your disability. Most people are just curious and it can help to engage them if you see them looking at you. Saying "Hi! How are you doing?", is a great way to begin small talk. It also lets people know how friendly and open you are....that small step will help your beauty bloom.
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    Be yourself. There is no reason to be ashamed of yourself or your disability. Everything happens for a reason; you were born this way or had an accident and there is not much you can do about this, except love yourself. If we were all the same, this would be a boring world.
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    Be nice, be kind, be patient with others. If you have these qualities, then you are beautiful...it is already visible to others, even though you might not have realized your true beauty just yet. There is always going to be some insensitive jerk who says something to hurt you. It happens to everyone at times and your disability is just an excuse for that person to take it out on you in this moment. Do not let this stop you from seeing your beauty. Ignore the ignorant jerk and continue on your way or find someone else to talk to or just tell a joke. Or even smile at the jerk and tell them to have a wonderful day! There is nothing more beautiful than true grace! Others will take notice.
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    Try to be outgoing. Don't be afraid to engage people in any given situation. It might not be a good idea on a dark street while all alone, but, when in the grocery store, convenience store, or at a doctor's appointment, look up and smile at the person across from you. Recognize them as fellow human beings looking for happiness in their life. This is beautiful.
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    Keep a sense of humor about your disability. There is nothing more beautiful than a man or woman who exudes happiness with a smile on their face. Laughter really IS the best medicine! There is no reason to make other people uncomfortable by making fun of yourself, but a joke or two can lighten the mood. Smiles make everyone look better.
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    Do not try to cover up your disability. If you are missing a limb and have a prosthesis, most people don't notice really until you try to actively distract from it or hide it. People will see what you want them to anyway. Nobody looks like "everyone else", we are all unique. This is what makes you special and memorable. What makes you beautiful is the way that you carry yourself. There is no reason to wear a lot of makeup or expensive clothing to "make" yourself beautiful. Just wear what you normally would and play up your best features. This applies to everyone, not just those with disabilities.
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  • Be positive. Many people are impressed when a person with a disability has "a good attitude". They try to imagine themselves in your shoes and wonder if they would have the strength to face the vicissitudes of life with a smile on their face. Don't mistake this for pity. They recognize your inner strength. Be proud of yourself.
  • Understand that self-consciousness and a fear of rejection is part of the human experience. Many people without disabilities feel just as self-conscious about their appearance as you do, even though you might think they have no reason to. The truth is, nobody has a reason to be ashamed of the way they look, not them, not you. They are probably a lot more accepting of you than you are yourself. We tend to be our own harshest critics.
  • Enhance the beautiful parts of you. If you have beautiful eyes, try eye makeup. Skinny body? Tight fit clothes.

EditWarnings

  • Don't change yourself.
  • Don't be someone else, you are beautiful the way you are.

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