# @lovewhatmatters on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CzfB__kqVI8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/9837747-lovewhatmatters-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-11-11T00:00:35.000+00:00

## Caption

"Life has not always been the easiest for me. You see, I have undiagnosed autism as well as cerebral palsy.

The Disney film Frozen is my special interest because it’s all about a girl with unique abilities realizing that what makes her different and sometimes ostracized is actually what makes her powerful.

Thanks to a local company called Perfectly Princess Events, I finally got to meet the snow queen herself!

We sang and read stories together while she painted snowflakes on my cheeks and giggled over our matching outfits!

We talked about how her going to find the answers about her powers was like me still trying to get my autism diagnosis, and how it’s okay to be yourself regardless of what others say.

I told her I didn’t have a best friend and she said that was okay because she was my best friend now. I gave her a friendship bracelet that splits in half (we each have a side) and she put a snowflake she made herself onto a necklace for me!

I hid for many years; I masked my emotions and tried to be ‘normal’—whatever that is—and it only resulted in violent meltdowns, a profound sense of isolation, and a deep-seated fear of my true self.

Now that I’ve shown myself to the world, I’m surrounded by more friends than ever before and am always complimented for my positive outlook and happy smile!

I have bad days too, but I know can’t always help how I react, and that’s okay.

I’m me, and the world shouldn’t expect me to be anything else.”

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Shared with permission via Alice Barker

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