3/3’‘I am so blessed because despite of everything I married the love of my life. We have three children and two grandchildren. Having a disability here in Lebanon is not easy. There is still a lot of prejudice and many public facilities are still unaccessible for people in wheelchairs and other disabilities. I even advise the local authorities on matters concerning the disabled. However, I am still very optimistic about the future. I taught myself how to read and write. I even wrote two books about my life. I learned that in life it is not about what happens to you but how you respond to it.“
(Beirut, Lebanon)

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