#this is literally just my experience

I get the whole Mad Pride/Disability Pride thing and I have no issue with it existing. I’m really glad that it’s there for people who need it!!! /gen

I’m just really tired of having it forced on me.

Anyone can opt in or out of any community. I’m not saying that Mad Pride and Disability Pride don’t exist, or that the communities aren’t real, just that I choose not to participate. And people get mad at me for that.

So no, I’m not proud to be disabled, neurodivergent, or mentally ill.

I’m proud to still be alive.

And for me, those aren’t the same thing.