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My Experience being apart of Ms Wheelchair NY 2017

In September 2016 I took part in Ms wheelchair NY 2017 pageant for the first time although it was not the first pageant I took part in, it was the second time. Last year I took part in Miss Amazing Pageant where from then I became interested in pageants because their is when I started realize beauty is not just defined beautiful in terms of looks. Beauty in your own way that what beautiful means. It simply shows your talent and abilities. As I took part in Ms Wheelchair NY 2017 I learn that this pageant was geared towards advocacy. It was not only about the crown and the title because despite being the first runner up, without earning the title or crown I was still going to continue the advocacy and carry on my platform. While taking part in Ms wheelchair NY I developed a sisterhood and team that I never had before.    A wonderful group of young ladies that was passionate about a specific subject to seek change or make a difference in. The best experience I had is that when we first got their we were strangers but at the end of the day I left with not only friends, sisters, a team as well as a great support system that can help each other when ever its needed or even help carry on this advocacy platform. This experience help me build a network that I never had before and friends who I never that I would find again who had visions to make a difference in the world for people with disabilities. I came home renewed of my mission and feeling extremely confident for a  person who never spoke to anyone just about 3 years ago I found my voice and started speaking out before then I was doing all my advocacy work behind the scenes on a computer blogging until I was found and ask to speak in front of over 500 people. This was an amazing experience for some who has so much experience in advocacy but still struggle to socialize with others at times but I felt a sense of comfort being around my peers who understands my vision for this world. So thank you for seeing me through all and making me apart of your sisterhood.  I encourage people to take Part in ms wheelchair NY.
Hope to take part again for Ms wheelchair NY 2018

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