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Special - A Refreshing Look at Disability

This was a very surprising show, in which disability is showcased in a natural, even sometimes fun way, clearly meant to show the audience that our focus should really be on the human being, beyond any apparent disabilities. True Empowerment  It’s a comedy, at times dark, and at times filled with strength, willpower, and motivational messages, and you can easily find yourself watching it for a couple of hours in a row since it only features eight 15-minute episodes.  It’s kind of autobiographical, but I had no idea at the time I watched it, so I’m giving my opinion on the impact it had on me, whilst unaware of that fact. Your Disability is NOT Who You Are The protagonist (Ryan O'Connell) is a gay guy with Cerebral Palsy, fighting to be able to be independent, have a job, and, like all of us, love.  He is somewhat ashamed of his health condition, also being very tired of not getting treated like any other person, so he tries to hide it, which tends to lead hi...

Dead to Me - Grief, Secrets & Surprising Bonds

This new show by Netflix is another “ surprisingly addictive ” one that you’ll want to binge-watch.  It follows a story in which a big secret is at the center of the action. Fun fact, you know this from the very beginning, but that doesn’t take away your interest in the story, and where it’s headed, quite the opposite. Good Package The cast is pretty good, and the story and action are guided well throughout. Labeled as a dark comedy, you’ll find it to be a near-perfect mix of funny and tragic moments that will keep you glued to your screens. Jen (Christina Applegate) and Judy (Linda Cardellini) are an amazing duo! It has a very similar "How did you get here?" energy with Good Girls - ordinary women doing illegal things, crime mixed with humor and moral gray areas, and, of course, friendship tested by lies and bad decisions. What if...? One of the things I found most interesting was that, for the first time, I second-guessed what to do while watching a sh...