Overcoming the Stigma of Being Disabled: Helping Others See You as a Complete Person

Dealing with internal struggles is a given challenge if you have a disability. These struggles create a stigma in your life that can stem from the perceptions of other people. Overcoming the stigma of being a disabled individual has its own set of problems that include discrimination and prejudice. Your family members may also have to deal with these, leaving everybody’s self-esteem compromised.