Emma Lund reflects on her childhood, where she was raised alongside her twin sister who does not have cerebral palsy like she does. Growing up with a mirror image of herself, Lund always had someone to compare to. Despite sharing a close bond with her twin, she found it difficult to see her sister doing things that she herself couldn’t due to her condition. Lund admits that this created an ideal of what she should be able to do and a sense of being an unequal competitor, but she emphasizes that she was not raised to be different from others.
As she grew older, Lund faced obstacles when going out to bars and clubs like other teenagers. She often found it difficult to be allowed entry or was kicked out due to her disorder. This led to her and her friends getting into arguments with bouncers. Despite these challenges, she found solace in going out with her twin sister, who would support and advocate for her during these situations.
Lund highlights the struggles she has faced in trying to fit into a society that often doesn’t consider people with disabilities. She has had to accept being pointed out as different, but continues to work on adapting her mindset to a society that may not fully accommodate her needs. She acknowledges the difficulties of finding her place in a world that at times feels unwelcoming, but she has found ways to navigate and cope with the challenges she encounters. In school, Lund observed how people reacted to her disability, though she does not specifically mention experiencing bullying, it seems that
