Duke, I understand how you feel about this because I'm the same way, I can't help it. I do feel bad for those who have to struggle in life because of a disability but on the same hand, I do feel proud for them for everything they can do and will accomplish.
DA, you've accomplished a lot! You should be very proud of your accomplishments. way to go friend!
I have a 4 year old niece who's autistic and appeleptic. She was 2 years old when we found out. We think it was caused by her appeleptic seizures. She used to have so many of them it was really sad. She is the cutest little girl, always smiling and doesn't have a care in the world. At first we all felt very sad about her illnesses but now, I think she is somewhat of a hero. She goes to autism classes everyday on top of going to school and has come a very long way. She's talking more, listening and paying attention better then she used to. She's a happy little girl.