{"product_id":"boldly-belong-isbn-9781394251353","title":"Boldly Belong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReject the common beliefs around disability to cultivate self-acceptance, regain control, and navigate the path to genuine belonging.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBoldly Belong: The Power of Prioritizing You in a Disabling Society,\u003c\/i\u003e dedicated disability inclusion advocate and process improvement specialist Julie Harris delivers an actionable guide for those navigating life with disabilities. It is a practical roadmap to belonging that challenges the unjust societal shame and stigmas that shape our beliefs of disability and ourselves. The book includes reflective exercises and practical strategies to incorporate the mindset of acceptance into everyday life. The author accepts the idea of limitations caused by disability as a neutral fact, rather than as a negative or positive, and shows us how to use limitations as parameters to accept and work within, rather than resist or reframe. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the book, you'll learn why self-acceptance, rather than trying to fit in or unrealistic, positive reframing, is the key to belonging. You'll also discover:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow accepting your limitations, needs, and true self can lead to profound growth and possibility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew insights that help you to question and deconstruct the harmful beliefs you've always been told to be true about you and your disability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to identify who you are and finally believe that you are enough\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for self-advocacy that effectively further your interests in a wide variety of settings and circumstances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for people from all over the world who have a body or brain that works differently, \u003ci\u003eBoldly Belong\u003c\/i\u003e is also an essential read for business, academic, military, and athletic leaders who want to understand more about disability and cultivate disability inclusive environments that promote belonging. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Stigmas Lie 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Live Life on Your Terms 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 How Belief Systems Shape Identity 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Identify Who You Are Free of Stigma 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Deconstruct Faulty Belief Systems 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Disability Stigma 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Impact of Stigmas on Self 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Shame 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 People-Pleasing 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Perfectionism 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Learned Helplessness 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Hyper-Independence 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Fear of Being Perceived 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Strategies to Question and Reframe 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Self-acceptance and Self-confidence 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Nervous System Regulation 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Know Yourself 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Accept Yourself 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Accept Others 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Practice Being You 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Self-Advocacy 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Advocate for Yourself 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Tune Out Others’ Judgments 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Inevitable Resistance 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21 Stay True to Yourself in the Workplace 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22 Stay True to Yourself Even When Everything Sucks 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 255\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJULIE HARRIS\u003c\/b\u003e is a disability inclusion advocate and process improvement specialist with a focus on reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Leveraging her knowledge and experience, she has partnered with numerous employers to take their accommodation process from barely legally compliant, to actually effective and inclusive.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople with disabilities often face societal pressure to conform to the comfort of others, leading to a sense of inadequacy or a feeling that they need to hide aspects of their identity, yet most acceptance books talk about viewing the disability and its traits as a positive. The fact is, limitations do exist. Accepting them as a neutral fact rather than a negative allows us to use limitations as parameters rather than something to ignore or reframe as positive.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoldly Belong: The Power of Being You In a Disabling Society\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a guide for individuals with disabilities by taking them on a transformative journey that challenges deeply ingrained stigmas and belief systems and provides actionable guidance on self-advocacy to incorporate the mindset of acceptance into everyday life. By guiding readers to embrace self-acceptance, the book helps alleviate the pain of internalized stigma and empowers individuals to recognize their inherent worth and value—limitations and all. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperienced disability inclusion advocate Julie Harris delves into topics including “fitting in” as a short-term solution and “belonging” as a long-term solution, developing a strong sense of self and strength to ease the rejection that disabled individuals unfortunately often experience, recognizing, understanding, and reshaping your self-perception of who you are as a person, and shifting your mindset from an external to internal locus of control, where you give yourself the permission and agency to have greater control over outcomes in your life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with practical tips and strategies as well as often cathartic examples to learn from, \u003ci\u003eBoldly Belong: The Power of Being You In a Disabling Society\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read for all individuals seeking to navigate true disability acceptance in themselves, along with leaders who want to understand more about disability and cultivate disability inclusive environments.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePRAISE FOR\u003c\/small\u003e BOLDLY BELONG\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A really important book—restoring disabled people’s self image and celebrating the power of individuality.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—DANIEL AHERNE,\u003c\/b\u003e Founder of Adjust and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Julie’s thoughtful voice guides readers through the process of dismantling stigmas and shame in their lives. This is a topic that the disability community needs, and Julie’s someone I deeply trust to show the way. I hope all disabled people can learn how to boldly belong and be authentically themselves.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—CATARINA RIVERA, MSEd, MPH, CPACC,\u003c\/b\u003e Public Speaker, DEIA Consultant, and Content Creator @BlindishLatina \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Julie masterfully breaks down complex topics and provides actionable strategies for deconstructing harmful belief systems that are unfortunately still held by many. Her insights into how self-stigma and external judgments affect identity, decision-making, and overall well-being are both profound and empowering. While the book encourages readers to prioritize their own values, goals, and needs, it also seems to offer a clear path to overcoming internalized ableism and societal expectations. \u003ci\u003eBoldly Belong\u003c\/i\u003e isn’t just a book, it’s a call to embrace who you are unapologetically and to find true belonging by being your most authentic self. 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