I think this was a wonderful idea for a thread!

I also think that we need to be honest.
Being disabled is not what I do for a living.
I like the answer, "I am on sabbatical."

There is no shame in having a disability, we could better educate the public by intellectual and moral conversation.
This can only be done in a proper environment, not social parties.
If you wish to share or not and with whom, is your personal choice.

But do not be baited by judgemental people, when people ask, " what you do all day ".
This is a big trigger for people/ like me.

I hope this dialog continues,
Happiedasiy

Fear comes from ignorance/not understanding.
I find when on the phone I explain to people that I have disabilities, can you please slow down so I won't have to ask you to repeat, they abide and everything is goes smoothly.