Fighting stereotypes

I've broken numerous stereotypes of people with a disability.

I've overcome many hurdles in my life.

I've proved others wrong about people confined to a wheelchair.

I am far from another statistic or stereotype of disabled people.

I've accomplished many goals.

I've been on a long journey.

I've come a great distance,

But I still have lengthy journey ahead of me.

I've opened a multitude of doors;

although I know there are multiple paths I can take,

and multiple doors I can open,

stereotypes will always follow.

One day, I will prove more stereotypes wrong,

And I will open the door that leads me to the perfect road.

I will leave those stereotypes in dust.

-Tori Rittelmeyer