As a person with extensive physical limitations, I am often asked, "How are you?" and/or "Are you okay?". I need help understanding what type of response to provide to this question. I am okay in many ways and then not also in many ways. That is no different than any other human I know. Here's the catch: people expect only positive responses in my world. When I respond truthfully, I get the look or verbal responses roughly translating to "SHUT THE HELL UP!".
More often than not, I should be asking you, "Are you okay?" or better yet, "Are you stuck?". That is because I am finally living how I want to live when so many are not.
Some questions for you...
1. Are you living the life you want?
2. Do you have partners/friends that make your life happy and healthy?
3. Do you like to explore and learn? If not, why?
4. Do you like your job?
5. Are you healthy?
If you cannot answer these questions positively, please do not ask me if I am okay; tell me what is happening with you. I'm happy to listen, and one of the things I can still do is help you get unstuck!
I have come to terms with many things that turned out differently than expected. Have you? I have lived, lived with no regrets, and spend/spent time with loved ones I wanted while living, and I generally do not feel sadness except occasionally over a loss.
The following articles provide positive tips for getting unstuck, and I wanted to share their message.
Feeling Stuck? Here's Why And How to Get Unstuck in Life
Get Unstuck When You Feel You Don't Have Time to Do Anything
How To Move Forward When You're Feeling Stuck
