[Maria-J-C]

There are several terms to use. First, you should understand that just because a person is not of average height, he or she does not automatically fit into a category such as “dwarf, midget,” etc. For example, I have Brittle Bone Disease. It is not life-threatening, and I am very physically and mentally healthy and live a very active social life. Though this condition has caused small stature, it does not fit into code words, if you get my meaning.

However, I recently met a gentlemen who is 82 years old. He is under the average height chart and considers himself a midget. Though I cringed at just hearing the word, he used it happily. Why? Because when he was younger that term was acceptable.

Today most people want to be called human before they are labeled. I would suggest that if you know of someone who is small, ask them how they refer to themselves. Watch out, though. The answer may just be their given name.

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Name : Maria-J-C, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Disability : Osteo Genesis Imperfecta, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 31, City : Bridgewater, State : NJ, Country : United States, Education level : High School Diploma, Social class : Middle class, 

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