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Amit Dialectical Journal

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Growing up with a cousin who is visually impaired, Amit, would often tell me about times he was mistreated because of his disability. Regardless of unfair treatment, Amit always tried to keep an optimistic attitude and would not let it bother him. One day, we were out with some friends and while walking to dinner, Amit told the entire group that it was time to cross the street. “How would you know. You can’t even see,” Shawn said from the back of the crowd. For the first time, I saw a look of despair on Amit’s face after hearing these words coming from a close friend. I immediately approached Shawn and explained that it was unnecessary to make such a comment. Upon further discussion and explaining that Amit was well-aware of when it was safe

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