I feel _____________
when ____________.
Welcome to The Under My Breath Project
Every day, people with disabilities hold truths beneath their breath. Words they wish they could say. Feelings they wish others could understand. Moments that need to be heard.
Every interaction tells a story. Every action carries weight. This is a safe space where people with disabilities share the unspoken impact of everyday interactions - helping others understand how their actions, though often well-intended, affect us emotionally.
Here, those whispers become voices. Through the simple yet powerful format of "I feel _____ when _____," we bring these unspoken truths into the light.
Under my breath, I've held onto this: "I feel frustrated when you assume I need help without asking."
What I've whispered to myself countless times: "I feel erased when you speak to my companion instead of me."
By sharing these moments, we create awareness.
By listening to these voices, we foster empathy.
By understanding these perspectives, we inspire change.
Join the Under My Breath Project. Share your truth. Create change. Help us build a more aware and understanding world - one story at a time.
Share Your Story
Every day, countless interactions shape how we experience the world. Some lift us up, while others remind us of the gap between intention and impact. This is a safe space where people with disabilities share the unspoken effects of everyday interactions - those moments that often go undiscussed but deeply felt.
Through honest stories and shared experiences, we're building bridges of understanding. While those without disabilities may not intend to hurt or offend, awareness is the first step toward change. Here, your voice can transform moments of frustration into opportunities for genuine understanding.
Using the simple yet powerful format "I feel _____ when _____," we invite you to share your story, your truth, your experience. Each story shared helps create a more aware and empathetic world.
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A Note on Sharing
We recognize that people with disabilities have often carried the weight of educating others at the cost of their own emotional labor and privacy. The burden of creating understanding has historically fallen on those who already carry so much.
This platform exists not as another demand, but as an opportunity - for those who choose to share their truth, in their own way, at their own time. Your story belongs to you. Some experiences might remain under your breath, while others you may feel ready to voice. Both choices are equally valid and respected here.
For Those Who Love and Support
Your journey matters. As someone who shares life closely with a person with disabilities, you have a powerful perspective to share.
Through your "I feel when" statements, you can help others understand both the challenges and the moments that make a difference:
"I feel helpless when I watch my partner being ignored by servers who only address me."
"I feel frustrated when people assume my sister can't make her own decisions."
"I feel angry when others treat my child with pity instead of respect."
