My Truthful Dreams
Recently
I have been having some strange dreams including one about Doctor Who, another
about unrequited love and a further about asking a prime minister whether she
has heard of a fish and chips restaurant in Bournemouth. The images have made
me reflect over what ambitions I would like to achieve in life. Here are some
of my truthful dreams.
I
dream that my writing will be read all over the world. I write articles including
those about living with hidden disabilities, just like the one you are reading
now. I produce poetry, short stories, script and have also been finalising a
young adult fiction novel. If you are moved by a story, can relate to one of
the characters, if I can make you cry, laugh or you become inspired then I will
continue to write forever.
I
dream to have a wife and children. I am very close to my parents and sister,
and wish one day to have a family of my own. This does concern me a bit as I
wonder whether I will find someone who will understand I have Crohn’s disease
and dyspraxia and a dad who has severe multiple sclerosis. I worry that I might
not be able to have children, that my body will stop me from producing. I fear I
may not be a good husband or a caring father, but I would love the chance to be
both.
I
dream that everyone will understand all our disabilities. I dream to be in a
world where I do not have to apologise for talking about poo at the dinner
table; that I do not need to say sorry for not having the energy to get out of
bed; do not feel guilty that it may take a little longer to tie shoe laces,
learn to drive, that I may fumble over words; that health conditions have been
and will always be a big part of my life.
These
are some of my truthful dreams, and perhaps one day they will come true.
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