Pick Me Up!

BORN THIS WAY

Pouring my cereal into the bowl, I sat at the table and picked up the spoon with my toes.

I finished my breakfast quickly and headed upstairs to do my makeup.

Holding the brush between my big toe and pointer toe, I swiped on some pink blusher and headed out the door.

I was born with my arms cut off below my elbow, so this was the norm for me.

In the womb, the amniotic bands tangled around me, which cut off the circulation.

Growing up, I’d naturally learnt

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