A Day Like Any Other

In 2016, when Mira was diagnosed, a passion was ignited within me to advocate for individuals with differences, particularly dwarfism.

For the past eight years, I've been sharing the knowledge I’ve gained about dwarfism through my blog and social media. I seize every opportunity I get to educate others and bring awareness.

I've spoken in front of classes, read books, and handed out hundreds of green bracelets. With the support of her principal and our school's amazing PTO, Mira's entire school celebrated Dwarfism Awareness Day each year by wearing green on October 25th.

I was determined to change how our world views differences for my daughter's future and others like her.

However, as Mira's mom, I also have a significant responsibility: to let her be who she wants to be and support her in having her own voice.

This year, when I asked Mira if I could share information about dwarfism, she immediately said, "No, Mom. Everyone already knows I'm small; besides, I don't need to be any more popular than I am already."

How can I argue with that?

So this year, I will honor her wishes. I will celebrate our 1 in 40,000 daughter, but I won't create a spectacle because Mira doesn't want that.

And that's perfectly okay.