[Lisa E.]

I also have a disability that sometimes prevents me from interacting in social situations. Because of a serious illness, I have had multiple operations on my vocal cords. As such I have an extremely raspy voice and scars on my neck. It is impossible to disguise my voice when speaking. It is always noticed and often commented on by others. There would be times that I absolutely did not want to say a word, especially to men. I was and still am able to overcome my issue by realizing that it is a part of me and that it has help shaped who I am. A friend in high school once told my mother that ‘Lisa wouldn’t be Lisa without that voice.’ It was true. So now, instead of trying to hide my voice and the rest of me, I just jump right out there with it. I don’t ignore it or make like it is not a big deal. Sometimes it is! By showing people (including men in whom you are interested) that this thing that may cause you to dump a bowl of ice cream in someone’s lap is something you take in stride and of which you are not afraid, it will show that you are a wonderful person with more depth and personality than one thinks possible.

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Name : Lisa E., Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 33, City : Charleston, State : WV, Country : United States, Occupation : insurance, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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