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Self-determination and resilience: to grow, facing the challenges, letting go and turning challenges into opportunities
L’self-determination is the heart of freedom and personal growtheven for those who face a disability. The scars, physical or emotional, tell stories of challenges overcome, and personal limits exceeded. Each sign is the symbol of our ability to resilience, that is, to rise again after the difficulties. But living fully requires also self-determination: the courage to lead his life and choose his own way, without letting himself be guided only by the expectations of others.
What is self-determination and why is it important to
Self-determination is the ability to do informed choices about their own livesin major decisions, both in the daily: what to study, how to work with those who have a relationship, how to deal with personal challenges and professional.
It is vital because it allows each of us to:
- Follow your own values and dreams, without submitting to the expectations of others.
- Assume personal responsibilitylearning from the successes and mistakes.
- Develop resilience and self-confidencetransforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
- Build an authentic lifestep-by-step, making every choice a part of your personal history.
The fear of letting go... of other
Often the biggest limit to self-determination of a person with disability it is not in himself, but in the fear of the other: family, friends, or caregivers who are struggling to let her take autonomous decisions.
Yet, it is essential let go: to allow those living on the disability to make their own choices, even when they involve risks or errors. It is necessary to reach the the awareness that it is now able to decide for himself and to take care of itself, acknowledging their value and their freedom.
To overcome this barrier, it means transforming the scars and the difficulties into opportunities for growthaffirming their identity, and strengthening resilience. The only way that the self-determination becomes the real, concrete, and sustainable, creating a life that is authentic and full of meaning.
Scars and resilience: symbols of strength staff
Every scar can become a a symbol of strength and freedom. Look at challenges as opportunities for growth allows you to live a more authentic life and full. The self-determination strengthens resilience: who decides the route develops more confidence, ability to cope with the challenges and emotional power.
“Let go of the fears of others is the first step towards self-determination and full self-realization.”
How to develop the self-determination
- Recognize personal values and priorities: know what really matters in your life.
- Make conscious choices every day: even small decisions help to build their identity.
- Face the fears of the external and internal: letting go of what limits, and those limits, to create space for the new.
- Accept the difficulties as part of the path: every mistake and obstacle are learning opportunities.
- Affirm your freedom: to be the protagonists of their own life, without delegating to others what we can decide on your own.
Call to action
Self-determination means to have the courage to choose, drive your own life and transform scars into symbols of resilience. It is a journey of personal growth that requires responsibility, self-awareness and self-confidence.
To promote a culture of inclusion and the right to decide about his own life, please visit rightforinclusion.en or write to info@rightforinclusion.it. Every choice is a step towards your growth and your freedoms: start today to build your path.