I have a muscle disease but I don't look any different from other people. Sometimes, I was too weak____go to school so my education suffered. Every time I returned after an____ (absent), I felt stupid because I was behind the others.

    My life is a lot easier at high school because few fellow students make me____ (annoy). My ambition is to work for a firm____develops computer software when I grow up. Last year I invented a computer football game and a big company has decided to buy it from me. I have a very busy life with no time to sit around____ (feel) sorry for myself. As well as going to the movies and football matches with my friends. I spend a lot of time looking after my pets____ (proper) but I find it worthwhile.

    In many ways my disability has helped me grow stronger psychologically and become more____ (independence). I have to work hard to live a normal life but it has been worth it. If____ (have) a chance to say one thing to healthy children, it would be this: having a disability does not mean your life is not satisfying. So don't feel sorry for the disabled or make fun____them, and don't ignore them either. Just accept them for who they are, and give them encouragement to live____rich and full a life as you do.