Equality/ Having Blinders

I believe everyone should be treated equal.  People with epilepsy should have the right to be themselves and do what they want with an invisible disability.  I feel like an outcast sometimes because epilepsy makes me different from everyone else.  People think "she had a seizure and acts awkward" and is "missing out". 

Epilepsy is something that is a part of me, but it is not who I am as a person.  Many people I know love video games or movies and due to flashing lights, I could have a seizure. However, not all flashing lights bother my health. Therefore, its a typical stereotype about how flashing lights affect epileptics.  

Many people tend to have blinders when it comes to flashing lights.  One day a group of former friends were going to see a movie we all liked. I asked if I could come and they said no.  Their blinders were on, seeing the worries in me rather than enjoying my company.  They don't have any epilepsy education and believe the movie would kill me.  While they talk about their plans, I'm invisible or chopped liver to them. Therefore, they don't see my other sides. 

I get very offended when people say, "You're missing out" because it makes me feel left out. However, I believe it is the other way around to make the situation better.   While the a*** are busy, I'm out doing extraordinary things such as learning boxing and grow as a person. Therefore,  just because I'm different, doesn't mean I'm missing out or should be treated like a specific wheel. 

Instead of letting me feel left out, why not just embrace the changes and enjoy my company?  I'm a fun loving person for goodness sake, even with something you can't see. Remember, don't judge a book/ person by its cover,  just learn that everyone is different and deserves equality. 

I hope this has taught you an important lesson about equality and understanding other people's point of view.