Nicky: Besos & tu manita preciosa

You are the luckiest person today because you get to meet Nicky! I am so incredibly proud of her growth over this past year. She has brought so much value to my life and I cannot wait for her to share her perspective and journey with you. I promise you, you will feel SO SEEN by her story and vulnerability. On this episode, we discuss:

• What it felt like to be in denial of her limb difference in childhood & adolescence 
• Respecting and honoring each person’s journey, no matter what or how you view your differences
• Being around people with disabilities and differences, and the nuances that come along with that
• Being in a limb difference/disability community makes it feel more real 
• Feeling alone & isolated, but putting on a brave & positive face 
• The nuances of combining having a disability & in the ethnic minority… “I am the only one”
• Is disability a part of my identity? 
• EXPOSURE THERAPY!!!! (Setting small challenges, such as going out without a sweater)
• How we all need a Martin in our lives :)
• (For us single ladies… wait for your Martin!!!)
• The mindset of simply existing and not worrying about what other people were thinking, or not giving them that power
• What it looks like to try passing as someone without a disability (and the realization: just because it’s covered, doesn’t mean it’s invisible, I’m not a magician!”)
• What happened when Martin tried grabbing for her hand while slow dancing :)
• Something so powerful about feeling seen and understood and validated by people who just understand 

To connect with Nicky:
IG: @nickydiazzz
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